The Claim
Reducing GPAM expression in the liver of mouse models suppresses trans-fat-induced hepatic steatosis and increases visceral adipose tissue mass, indicating that GPAM is necessary for the redistribution of lipids from adipose depots to the liver.
What the research says
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In mice fed trans fats, lowering GPAM activity in the liver reduces fat accumulation in the liver and increases fat storage in visceral fat tissue, showing that GPAM is required for moving fat from fat stores to the liver.
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In mouse models, reducing GPAM expression in the liver suppresses trans-fat-induced steatosis and increases visceral adipose tissue, suggesting GPAM is necessary for the redirection of fat from adipose depots to the liver.
When trans fats enter the liver, they turn on a gene that makes an enzyme that builds fat molecules. This enzyme pulls raw materials into the liver and assembles them into stored fat, so the liver gets fuller and the fat stores around the belly shrink.
What the research says
1 studyWhen scientists blocked a liver enzyme called GPAM in mice eating unhealthy trans fats, the mice stored less fat in their liver and more fat in their belly area. This shows GPAM is needed to move fat from body fat stores into the liver.
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