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Macronutrient Biochemistry

Meaning

Macronutrient Biochemistry is the scientific study of the chemical processes and metabolic pathways governing the utilization, storage, and interconversion of the three primary macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats (lipids), and proteins. This field is essential to hormonal health as it details how these substrates are broken down into their constituent molecules—glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids—and how these molecules directly influence endocrine signaling. Understanding this biochemistry allows for precise dietary modulation to optimize insulin sensitivity, manage body composition, and support anabolic drive. The intricate balance of these pathways dictates overall metabolic flexibility.