A newly discovered fat-burning “switch” could pave the way for future treatments that strengthen fragile…
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Fat is a macronutrient that is essential for various bodily functions, including energy storage, nutrient absorption, and hormone production. Chemically, fats are triglycerides, consisting of glycerol and three fatty acid chains, which can vary in length and degree of saturation. Fats are categorized into saturated, unsaturated (which includes monounsaturated and polyunsaturated), and trans fats, each affecting health differently. Saturated and trans fats are typically associated with negative health outcomes like heart disease when consumed in excess, while unsaturated fats, found in foods like nuts, seeds, fish, and vegetable oils, offer cardiovascular benefits. Besides being a dense energy source, fats also contribute to cell structure, protect organs, aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), and provide essential fatty acids that the body cannot synthesize. Dietary guidelines recommend moderate fat intake, emphasizing the quality and types of fats consumed to maintain overall health.
Researchers have discovered that different dietary fats may have dramatically different effects on pancreatic cancer,…
A decades-old assumption about how the body handles fat may have been incomplete. For 60…
Gut bacteria can convert white fat into energy-burning beige fat through diet-driven signals, offering new…
As the body ages, subtle hormonal shifts begin to reshape where fat is stored, with…
Researchers have found that neurons can burn and even make their own fat to power…
By tweaking just two amino acids in the diet, researchers found a way to mimic…
An experiment at the State University of Campinas found that FGF19, a substance produced in…
For 60 years, HSL was known for releasing energy from fat, but people born without…
Researchers found that commonly used processed fats made from palm and plant oils do not…
Researchers have developed plant-based microbeads that block fat absorption in the gut. Current strategies for…
Hidden organ fat speeds up heart aging, while fat around the hips and thighs in…
Scientists have discovered a hidden switch in the body that helps special fat cells, known…
Scientists discovered a new stem cell type, CP-As, that fuels belly fat growth in middle…
Rutgers researchers found that increased brown fat improves longevity and exercise capacity in mice. They…
UD researchers discover that differences in gene expression in fat could be the key to…
Scientists have discovered new fat cell subpopulations with specialized functions, revealing differences between subcutaneous and…
Scientists mapped fat tissue differences in obese individuals, uncovering cell changes linked to metabolic disease…