Although the knowledge of lipid metabolism which includes the metabolism of fats, phospholipids, sterol and glycolipids is incomplete but fat possesses its particular importance as well as higher calorigenic status that other foodstuffs, i.e., protein and carbohydrate. Some of their characteristic importance is given below: i. Much of the carbohydrate of the diet is converted to fat prior to its [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Formation of Ketone Bodies 2. Conditions Leading to Ketosis 3. Source 4. Utilisation 5. Interrelation with Carbohydrate Metabolism 6. Ratio 7. Relation of Ketosis with Blood and Urine Reaction 8. Role of Endocrine. Formation of Ketone Bodies (Ketogenesis): It has been observed that acetyl CoA produced during fatty acid oxidation condense with [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Phospholipids 2. Classification of Phospholipids 3. Synthesis 4. Functions 5. Role of Endocrines. Distribution of Phospholipids: The salient facts about the distribution of phospholipids are summarized below: i. The phospholipids are widely distributed in the body and are contained within it. They remain in the cell membrane as well as [...]