Hello.
What biochemical signals determine which of a mammal's various caloric
stores will be consumed under conditions of caloric intake deficit? I
am particularly interested in the body's choice between burning fat
and burning muscle. (I realize, of course, that probably both happen
simultaneously, so a more precise formulation of the question would
be, what determines their relative catabolic rate?)
I would greatly appreciate any pointers to the scientific literature
on this topic.
Z.
