When cells become resistant to insulin, fat breakdown decreases, leading to less fatty acid release into the blood and more fat accumulation in the liver.

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What this claim means

When cells become resistant to insulin, fat breakdown decreases, leading to less fatty acid release into the blood and more fat accumulation in the liver.

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Insulin resistance suppresses lipolysis, resulting in reduced mobilization of fatty acids and increased hepatic triglyceride storage.

Why this might work
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based on 3 studies

When insulin cannot properly signal in fat cells, the proteins that control fat breakdown do not respond correctly, so fat keeps breaking down even when it should stop. This releases too many fatty acids into the blood, which the liver takes up and turns into stored fat.

What the research says

Supports

1 study

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Study: 1093-OR: Metabolite-Driven Reversal of Adipocyte Insulin Resistance Identified by Reliance, a Novel Live Lipolysis Screening Platform

This study provides evidence supporting the claim.

Contradicts

2 studies

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Study: Adipose Tissue Resistance to the Antilipolytic Effect of Insulin and Niacin in Humans With Obesity.

This study provides evidence contradicting the claim.

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