The reason for the difficulties that occur in losing weight after certain amount of weight has already been shed. Introduction: Glucose is the main source of energy production in all cells. The fasting or exercise period results in the breakdown of glycogen stored in the liver and skeletal. The triglycerides that are stored in the adipose tissue are also broken down into fatty acids and glycerol molecules and utilized as an energy source in the absence of glucose molecules.

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The reason for the difficulties that occur in losing weight after certain amount of weight has already been shed.

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Glucose is the main source of energy production in all cells. The fasting or exercise period results in the breakdown of glycogen stored in the liver and skeletal. The triglycerides that are stored in the adipose tissue are also broken down into fatty acids and glycerol molecules and utilized as an energy source in the absence of glucose molecules.

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