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How body fat impacts health and aging

ZOE Science & Nutrition

Exploring the Role of Body Fat in Health and Aging

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Body fat can actually be beneficial for health, especially as women age and go through menopause. The misconception that all body fat is bad needs to be debunked. Body fat is stored in fat cells and serves as a source of energy. It also acts as an endocrine organ, secreting important hormones. Healthy fat cells have the ability to expand and store extra calories, while unhealthy fat cells cannot expand and cause health issues.

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