Beta-aminoisobutyric acid (BAIBA) is a non-protein amino acid that plays a role in lipid metabolism and energy homeostasis, often released during physical exercise. It has been studied for its potential benefits in reducing obesity and metabolic disorders by promoting the browning of white adipose tissue and enhancing mitochondrial function.

Beta-aminoisobutyric Acid

BAIBA

Non-protein amino acid

Lipid metabolism encompasses the processes involved in the synthesis and degradation of lipids in cells, crucial for energy storage, membrane structure, and signaling. It includes pathways like fatty acid oxidation and synthesis, cholesterol metabolism, and the regulation of lipid levels in the body, impacting health conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome.

Lipid Metabolism

Energy homeostasis is the biological process that regulates energy balance, ensuring that energy intake through food is matched by energy expenditure to maintain body weight. This process involves complex interactions between the brain, hormones, and various organs to adapt to changes in energy availability and demand.

Energy Homeostasis

Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. Engaging in regular exercise helps prevent health problems, increases strength, boosts endurance, and can improve mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Physical Exercise

Reducing obesity

Metabolic disorders are conditions that disrupt normal metabolism, the process your body uses to convert food into energy. These disorders can be genetic or acquired and often involve problems with enzyme function or hormone production, leading to various health complications.

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