Function?

Gluconeogenesis ensures a continuous supply of glucose, especially for organs like the brain and red blood cells, which rely heavily on glucose for energy. It provides energy during prolonged fasting, starvation, or carbohydrate-restricted diets by converting non-carbohydrate substrates into glucose.

Sources for Gluconeogenesis?

Amino acids: Derived from the breakdown of proteins (primarily from muscle tissue during fasting). Lactate: Produced by muscles during anaerobic exercise. Glycerol: Released from the breakdown of fats (triglycerides) in adipose tissue.

Where It Occurs?

The liver is the primary site for gluconeogenesis. To a lesser extent, the kidneys also participate in gluconeogenesis.