gluconeogenesis (GNG)

Gluconeogenesis (GNG) is a metabolic pathway that allows your liver and kidneys to make glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.

The word gluconeogenesis has three parts to it:

• Gluco — coming from the greek root glukos – literally meaning “sweet wine.”
• Neo — “new”
• Genesis — “creation”

Gluconeogenesis is vital for preventing hypoglycemia and nourishing glucose-consuming tissues when you’re not eating carbs.