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Which pathway provides the primary oxidizable fuel for skeletal muscle during the fasted state?

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Skeletal Muscle Oxidizable Fuel in the Fasted State

The primary oxidizable fuel for skeletal muscle during the fasted state is fatty acids via mitochondrial β-oxidation.

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