One of the factors that cause obesity is the inhibition of fatty acids oxidation due to:

Answer options

1. Excessive consumption of fatty foods
2. Choline deficiency
3. Lack of carbohydrates in the diet
4. Low carnitine content
5. Impaired phospholipid synthesis

Explanation

The amino acid carnitine is required for the transport of long-chain fatty acyl-coenzyme A (CoA) esters into myocyte mitochondria, where they are oxidized for energy. Carnitine is obtained from foods, particularly animal-based foods, and via endogenous synthesis. low carnitine can lead to fat accumulation. Raising your carnitine levels will fight this visceral fat gain because it increases fat burning.