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Hormonal
Activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in adipose tissue inhibits lipolysis and fatty acid efflux, thereby reducing plasma free fatty acid availability.
While exercise and fasting activate AMPK, this enzyme actually helps keep fat stored within fat cells for local use rather than releasing it into the blood. This reduces the amount of fat circulating in your bloodstream, which helps improve insulin sensitivity in muscles.
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When activated, AMPK limits fatty acid efflux from adipocytes and favours local fatty acid oxidation.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple in vitro and in vivo studies cited, though mostly in rodent models.
Source
Functions of AMP‐activated protein kinase in adipose tissue
Marie Daval et al. · The Journal of Physiology · 2006
DOI 10.1113/jphysiol.2006.111484
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