Brown fat? I know, it sounds kind of, well, gross (why does grisly turkey meat come to mind?) But in all seriousness, researchers are now saying that the brown-tinged fat that many of us have in our bodies could be the key to weight loss...
Have you heard all the buzz about brown fat lately? A collection of recent studies, though preliminary, seem to point to some exciting news for people trying to lose weight. Brown fat, which was thought to be only found in infants (it helps keep them warm), is now thought to be found in adult bodies, too.
Why is this good (don't we have enough fat to worry about?)? Researchers now believe that this special fat, if stimulated, could help you lose more weight--maybe even an extra 9 or more pounds of "white" fat per year, without having to eat less or exercise more. Um, sign me up! (Check out this "muffin-top" workout.)
Only problem--scientists aren't quite sure how to "stimulate" the brown fat. Yep, more research is needed to break all this down. But, many hope that this will lead to successful obesity drugs and treatment in years to come.
How do you feel about finding out that you have brown fat?
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