The Krebs Cycle, also called the citric acid cycle, is super important for breaking down fats and proteins to create energy.

Here’s how it works:

1. Fat Metabolism:

   • When your body uses fat, it breaks down fatty acids.
   • This process forms something called acetyl-CoA.
   • Acetyl-CoA then goes into the Krebs Cycle, helping produce energy in the form of ATP and NADH.

2. Protein Metabolism:

   • Your body also uses proteins by breaking down amino acids.
   • This process removes parts from the amino acids, creating new substances like oxaloacetate and alpha-ketoglutarate.
   • These substances then enter the Krebs Cycle too.

So, the Krebs Cycle is like a central spot where energy is made from different types of food!