The heat from the sauna can then increase the normal metabolic breakdown of fat started by exercise. (drlaurell.com)
The enzyme, known as adipocyte triglyceride lipase 1 (ATGL - 1), literally cuts fat molecules in a way that leads to their further metabolic breakdown. (sciencedaily.com)
When most of a person's calories or energy come from fat, the body accumulates metabolic breakdown products known as ketone bodies. (sciencedaily.com)