How fat is metabolized in the body?

Fat Metabolism. Almost all fat in your diet comes in the form of triglycerides. These compounds contain three fatty acids held together by a molecule called glycerol. In order to store or use fats for energy, this bond must be broken by pancreatic enzymes released into your stomach acid. read more

It's bad on the other hand because if it's in high concentrations during the rest of the time, it's going to promote fat gain, assuming excess calories are present. By ensuring you are in a calorie deficit, you'll really get ahead of the game in making sure additional body fat is not added. read more

Long chain free fatty acids enter the metabolizing cells (i.e. most living cells in the body except red blood cells and neurons in the central nervous system) through specific transport proteins, such as the SLC27 family fatty acid transport protein. read more

Not only does the fat you eat help you enjoy your food and feel satisfied after meals, but it also plays important roles in your body. You store some fat for long-term energy needs and use some for short-term energy. Additionally, fat stores help cushion vital organs and protect nerve cells. read more