Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center found that adults who retain their baby fat are more likely to win the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The study involved about 2,000 participants.
Baby fat, also known as "good" brown fat, burns calories in order to heat the body. This results in brown fat being more active during the colder seasons. It also helps regulate body weight. Contrastingly, white fat, which is the most common fat, stores energy, adding to weight gain.
The study found that brown fat was more commonly found in women than in men. Also, those with more brown fat tended to be younger.
According to bbc.com, brown fat was once believe to only exist during the adolescent years. However, some adults still do have brown fat and slimmer adults have higher counts of brown fat than heavier adults.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7988252.stm
The study involved about 2,000 participants.
Baby fat, also known as "good" brown fat, burns calories in order to heat the body. This results in brown fat being more active during the colder seasons. It also helps regulate body weight. Contrastingly, white fat, which is the most common fat, stores energy, adding to weight gain.
The study found that brown fat was more commonly found in women than in men. Also, those with more brown fat tended to be younger.
According to bbc.com, brown fat was once believe to only exist during the adolescent years. However, some adults still do have brown fat and slimmer adults have higher counts of brown fat than heavier adults.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7988252.stm
No comments:
Post a Comment