Do Skeletal Muscles Store Lipids? The Surprising Role of Intramyocellular Lipids
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Skeletal muscle is widely recognized for its ability to store carbohydrates, but surprisingly, muscle cells also store fat. These tiny fat droplets, known as intramyocellular lipids (IMCLs), serve as an essential and readily available energy source for working muscles, particularly during prolonged exercise. However, the role of IMCLs is complex, and their accumulation is associated with both enhanced metabolic health in athletes and insulin resistance in sedentary individuals.
