How Animals Make Carbs and Fats

Take a tour of cell manufacturing, focusing on metabolic pathways that use energy to synthesize key molecules, including sugars, complex carbohydrates, fatty acids, and other lipids. Along the way, learn why alcohol and exercise don't mix, how our bodies create short- and long-term energy stores, and why some essential fatty acids can lead to health problems if their ratios are not optimal.

English
  • Originally Aired September 12, 2019
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created September 21, 2021 by
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  • Modified September 21, 2021 by
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