Question

Is threonine Glycogenic or ketogenic?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Threonine is known to be both ketogenic and glycogenic, Because of acetaldehyde, threonine is both ketogenic and glycogenic, This is a fact that is completely overlooked.

1. It's a necessary amino acid. Essential "amino acids" are those that the body cannot produce and must be obtained through food.
2. Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, Moreover, it is also synthesized by the body, The body employs a complex mechanism to regulate the amount of tyrosine in cells.

Hence, threonine is Glycogenic or ketogenic both.