Institute of Human Anatomy on Instagram: "Can Too Much Protein Make You Fat? Part 1 🥩💪 Everyone talks about getting enough protein—but what about TOO MUCH? Can excess protein cause fat gain? The Macro Comparison 📊 FAT: Excess gets stored as fat. No conversion needed. Simple! 🧈 CARBS: More complex! 🍞 All absorbed carbs become glucose → used for: ✅ Immediate energy ✅ Blood glucose maintenance ✅ Fill glycogen stores (liver + muscles) Key: Carbs only convert to fat AFTER glycogen stores are FUL
Institute of Human Anatomy on Instagram: "Can Too Much Protein Make You Fat? Part 1 🥩💪 Everyone talks about getting enough protein—but what about TOO MUCH? Can excess protein cause fat gain? The Macro Comparison 📊 FAT: Excess gets stored as fat. No conversion needed. Simple! 🧈 CARBS: More complex! 🍞 All absorbed carbs become glucose → used for: ✅ Immediate energy ✅ Blood glucose maintenance ✅ Fill glycogen stores (liver + muscles) Key: Carbs only convert to fat AFTER glycogen stores are FUL
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