Did you know that fat is considered an organ by the leading minds in the medical field? It’s true and the reason for this definition has to do with fat’s ability to interact with other processes within the body. It is no secret that fat stores excess calories to be burned when the body needs an energy boost, but it can also release hormones that impact metabolism. This can include good hormones that help control blood sugar levels and also hormones that cause the sensation known as hunger.
There are two particular types of fat that have received a lot of attention in recent years – brown fat and white fat – and they can occur at two different levels within the body.
Brown fat does not fit in with the idea that one conjures when thinking about fat in the body. In fact, many would be surprised to know that thin people carry more of this type than obese individuals. It is not responsible for the bulk around the waist or at the buttocks. It occurs only in very small volumes in the body, but when stimulated, it can actually burn calories. It could provide a new way to lose weight in the future, as scientists continue to experiment with medications that could encourage brown fat growth. It is believed that just two ounces of brown fat can burn as many as five hundred calories per day, when stimulated. As mentioned before, brown fat does not exist in large volumes, however, it is known that children have more than adults for warmth and that it is more active in the colder months of the year. Nevertheless, the percentage of brown to white fat is drastically out of balance, even in very fit individuals. On average, white fat accounts for at least ninety-nine percent of the overall fat in the body.
White fat is the type that can build up, causing a person to be overweight or obese. In addition to wanting laser hair removal treatments or a photofacial in Austin, TX, the unsightly look of excess white fat is one of the many reasons that people find their way to laser spas. This is the fat type that does the job of storing energy and producing hormones. Good hormones, when released at a healthy rate, prepare the muscles for the acceptance of insulin. White fat occurs on two levels, earning it two different designations – subcutaneous fat when it is nearest the surface of the body and visceral fat when it is planted deep within the person.
Subcutaneous fat is the outer most layer of fat. In some areas of the body, this fat is not considered a danger, but in the stomach region, it has been shown to be a predictor of many common illnesses. However, it is visceral fat that causes the most concern. It resides beneath the subcutaneous fat and wraps the inner organs of the body. Too much of it can result in serious health risks, which is why so many experts urge people to consider diets, exercise, or to try HcG. Austin scientists have ruled that visceral fat is not a necessary component of the body and fit individuals will carry very little or no visceral fat at all. Its presence increases one’s risk of many common and potentially fatal diseases including diabetes and heart disease. It has even been discovered, through thorough testing, that people who carry the largest amounts of visceral fat are at the greatest risk of developing dementia later in life.
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