The Claim

Insulin promotes lipid accumulation in adipose tissue through the expression of lipoprotein lipase (LPL), thereby enabling triglyceride storage in adipocytes.

Source: Hormonal control of regional fat distribution.

What the research says

Roughly balanced

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Challenges
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How it works
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Insulin helps fat cells store more fat by turning on a special enzyme called lipoprotein lipase that breaks down triglycerides so they can be packed inside the fat cells.

See the scientific wording

Insulin facilitates lipid accumulation in adipose tissue by expressing lipoprotein lipase (LPL), enabling triglyceride storage in fat cells

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Hormonal control of regional fat distribution.

    The study confirms that insulin helps fat cells store fat by turning on an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which is exactly what the claim says insulin does.

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