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Journey of fat in the body: A source of energy or a Scourge of Diseases

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Dr Anil Arora, New Delhi    05 December 2018

  • Fat is an energy rich nutrient, digested and absorbed by a tightly regulated process.
  • The fat molecule is called a triglyceride. It consists of a glycerol molecule joined to 3 long carbon-chain organic acids called fatty acids.
  • Fate of the absorbed fat: Can be used as source of energy, structural functions, and stored in adipose tissues.
  • Though invaluable in maintaining health, dietary excesses may lead to a plethora of problems with potential to affect almost every organ in the body.
  • The initiation of fatty liver and insulin resistance are crucial initial steps in disease cascade and need to be addressed timely and aggressively.

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