Abstract
In addition to the obvious differences in body shape, there are substantial differences in lipid metabolism between men and women. These differences include how dietary fatty acids are handled, the secretion and clearance of very low-density lipoprotein-triglycerides, the release rates of free fatty acids (FFA) from adipose tissue relative to energy needs, and the removal of FFA from the circulation, including the storage of FFA into adipose tissue via the direct uptake process. We will review what is known about these processes and how they may contribute to the sexual dimorphism of body fat distribution.
Highlights
The sexual dimorphism of lipid kinetics in humansIn addition to the obvious differences in body shape, there are substantial differences in lipid metabolism between men and women
Where we store fat in our bodies is a significant predictor of metabolic disease risk
The objective of this review is to examine how lipid metabolism contributes to differences in body fat distribution and the role of sex hormones in modulating these differences
Summary
In addition to the obvious differences in body shape, there are substantial differences in lipid metabolism between men and women. These differences include how dietary fatty acids are handled, the secretion and clearance of very low-density lipoproteintriglycerides, the release rates of free fatty acids (FFA) from adipose tissue relative to energy needs, and the removal of FFA from the circulation, including the storage of FFA into adipose tissue via the direct uptake process. We will review what is known about these processes and how they may contribute to the sexual dimorphism of body fat distribution. Specialty section: This article was submitted to Diabetes, a section of the journal
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