lipotropic

1 9.5

To help the body break down fat

adjective
/ˌlaɪpəˈtroʊpɪk/

Specialized

: lipotrópico

Choline is classified as a lipotropic agent due to its role in fat metabolism.

Examples

Certain vitamins are considered lipotropic because they help the body process and remove fats.
Doctors may recommend lipotropic injections to support weight loss in some medical programs.
The lipotropic properties of this supplement help in fat metabolism.
Many athletes use lipotropic injections to enhance fat loss.
A lipotropic substance can help the body effectively break down fats.
The doctor recommended a lipotropic diet to assist with weight loss and fat metabolism.
Many athletes use lipotropic supplements to improve their fat-burning potential during workouts.

Synonyms

lipolytic

vslipotropic

Specialized

1 8.6

Helping the body break down fat

promotes or attracts breakdown rather than directly causing it

How Fat-Breaking

lipolytic

Specialized

1 8.6

potent

110 5.5

lipotropic

Specialized

1 9.5

weak

16 1.3

ineffective

83 3.4

Surface Forms

lipotropic positive

Morphology

lipotropic = tropic (opaque) = lipo + tropic

Although analyzable as the combining form 'lipo-' (fat) + '-tropic' (having an affinity for), both elements are specialized technical combining forms unfamiliar to average B1 learners, so the meaning will not be derivable for most learners.

Etymology

Lipotropic comes from the parts lipo- meaning 'fat' and -tropic meaning 'turning toward' or 'affecting'. So a lipotropic substance is one that 'turns toward' fats and helps the body process and break them down.