Fat metabolism

Definition Fat metabolism in general refers to the absorption, digestion and processing of fats. We absorb fats through food or build them up from precursors ourselves and use them, for example, to provide energy or to produce important messenger substances in the body. After carbohydrates, fats are the most important suppliers of energy for our … Fat metabolism

Fat metabolism disorder | Fat metabolism

Fat metabolism disorder Fat metabolism disorders are shifts in the values of blood lipids. These can be either increased or decreased. One must differentiate between altered values of lipids (triglycerides) and altered values of lipoproteins (transport form of fats in the blood). Accordingly, a shift in the lipid values can result in increased cholesterol and/or … Fat metabolism disorder | Fat metabolism