fettsyraförbrukningen
Fettsyraförbrukningen, which translates to fatty acid consumption or utilization, refers to the metabolic processes by which living organisms break down and use fatty acids for energy or other cellular functions. Fatty acids are long chains of carbon atoms with a carboxyl group at one end, and they serve as a primary energy source for many tissues.
The primary pathway for fatty acid breakdown is beta-oxidation, a process that occurs mainly in the mitochondria.
In addition to energy production, fatty acids are also incorporated into more complex lipids, such as triglycerides
The regulation of fatty acid consumption is tightly controlled by hormonal signals and cellular energy status.