What is the Role of Lipolysis in Energy Metabolism?
The free fatty acids released during lipolysis are transported to various tissues, including the liver and muscles, where they undergo β-oxidation to produce acetyl-CoA. This acetyl-CoA enters the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) to generate ATP, which is the primary energy currency of the cell. Glycerol released during lipolysis can be converted into glucose via gluconeogenesis in the liver, providing another source of energy.
