Cytokine increases production of “beige fat” to burn more cellular energy. An immune signal promotes…
Browsing: Fat
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.
University of Cincinnati researchers produce fat-busting proteins in the laboratory. Triglycerides, those fats that seem…
Shipment tracking for ‘fat parcels’ in the body: Researchers at the University of Bonn show…
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In a newly published study, biologists from Yale University described how nervous systems and immune…
A team of researchers has discovered a way to increase energy-burning human brown fat cells…
New research shows that the experimental drug GC-1 dramatically increases the metabolic rate, essentially converting…
New research from Yale University looks at the creation and expansion of white fat cells,…
While working with mice, Yale researchers used a process known as differentiation to successfully identify…
A newly published study suggests that fat is stored in the body in two distinct…
New research published today in the journal Cell Metabolism indicates that endocannabinoids might enable organisms…