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The Science To Burning Body Fat Explained | Shawn Stevenson EP 383

Sep 25, 2023
13:04
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Scientific understanding of fat burning explained by Shawn Stevenson, including the process of fat elimination and the role of enzymes and hormones. The podcast explores the impact of insulin, misconceptions about living longer, and the categorization of fat types. It also discusses the unique impact of calories on the body and the importance of individual variation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Different types of body fat include subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, intramuscular fat, brown adipose tissue, and white adipose tissue.
  • Understanding and optimizing hormone function is essential for effective fat burning, rather than solely focusing on calorie counting.

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Different Types of Body Fat

There are five different types of body fat: subcutaneous fat, which is just below the skin; visceral fat, located in the deeper recesses of the abdominal cavity and associated with health risks; intramuscular fat that provides energy to muscles; brown adipose tissue, which contributes to the burning of energy; and white adipose tissue, which stores energy.

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