But the next question is, can the cells of our body actually synthesize their own fatty acid molecules from constituents? And the answer is yes. In fact, this is exactly what happens when we eat one too many donuts. So if we eat excess carbohydrates or protein, these molecules can actually be transformed into fatty acids, then stored as triglycerides in our adipose tissue. This process is what we call fatty acid synthesis. So, fatty acid synthesis takes place predominantly in our liver cells, in hepatocytes, and to a smaller extent, it also takes place in lactating memory glands and an adipose tissue.