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Synthesis of Triglycerides from Proteins

Many amino acids can be converted into acetyl-CoA.

Synthesis of Triglycerides from Proteins

Many amino acids can be converted into acetyl-CoA. The acetyl-CoA can then be synthesized into triglycerides. Therefore, when people have more proteins in their diets than their tissues can use as proteins, a large share of the excess is stored as fat.

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