Adipose tissue stores lipids in the form of “triglycerides” or 3 fatty acid chains with a glycerol backbone. These triglycerides are what is broken down to be used for energy.

New research reveals how triple-negative breast tumors use fatty tissue to fuel growth, highlighting the role of gap junctions in tumorigenesis.

Researchers uncovered that hypothalamic neurons safeguard blood sugar overnight by directing fat breakdown, preventing ...

Fat molecules serve as energy storage for fat cells. They consist of three fatty acids attached to a backbone of glycerol. They are therefore also called triglycerides.

Scientists have found that cutting cysteine triggers fat to burn energy instead of storing it. This shift from white to brown fat could open the door to powerful new weight loss strategies.

(A) This is the structure of stearic acid, an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid. The normal numbering system, starting with the carboxylic acid, is shown in blue. The carbons and oxygens of the ...

Table 3 Mean plasma glucose, insulin, triacylglycerol (TG), free fatty acids (FFA), glycerol, and β-hydroxy butyrate (BHB) concentrations before and after weight loss with a 3-week very-low ...

Fatty acids are one of the molecular building blocks that make up fats. Though essential for various bodily functions, excessive amounts of fatty acids in the body can be harmful, shortening a ...

Oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid, is the dominant fat in olive oil, but it's also found in canola, sunflower, avocado and peanut oil, as well as in many animal fats.

As you embark on your culinary journey with salt, fat, and acid, here are some practical tips to guide you: Salt: Start with small amounts and gradually build up, tasting as you go. Remember to ...