Lipogenesis
The biological process of converting excess carbohydrates into stored body fat.
Patient-Friendly Explanation
Lipogenesis is the process by which your body converts excess carbohydrates into fat for storage. When you eat more calories than you burn, lipogenesis increases, turning surplus energy into body fat.
Clinical Definition
De novo lipogenesis is the metabolic pathway converting excess acetyl-CoA from carbohydrate metabolism into fatty acids, primarily in the liver and adipose tissue, regulated by insulin and the transcription factor SREBP-1c.
Why It Matters
Understanding lipogenesis helps explain why excess carbohydrate intake, not just dietary fat, contributes to fat accumulation and weight gain — a key concept in the NuLifeCare weight management programme.
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