Why fat doesn't break down after eating in obese people
Adipose tissue metabolism in obesity: lipase action in vivo before and after a mixed meal.
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After eating, insulin usually tells fat cells to stop breaking down fat, but in obese people, this system doesn't work right.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
After eating, insulin usually tells fat cells to stop breaking down fat, but in obese people, this system doesn't work right.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 520 / 44
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A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
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When insulin levels rise, it reduces the breakdown of fat in fat cells by suppressing the enzyme hormone-sensitive lipase.
In people with obesity, fat tissue does not increase the activity of two key enzymes—HSL and LPL—after eating, which may lead to abnormal fat processing in the blood and a higher chance of developing coronary heart disease.