näringsförråd
Näringsförråd refers to the stored reserves of essential nutrients within an organism. These reserves are crucial for maintaining bodily functions, growth, and development, especially during periods of limited nutrient availability. The primary näringsförråd are found in adipose tissue (fat), which stores energy in the form of lipids, and in the liver and muscles, which store glycogen, a form of stored glucose.
Minerals like calcium are largely stored in bones and teeth, serving as both structural components and readily
The mobilization of these näringsförråd is tightly regulated by hormonal and metabolic signals. For example, when