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Have you ever known someone who honestly did try their very hardest to lose weight and just couldn’t manage it without resorting to extreme measures? Scientists are getting closer to understanding the different types of fat in our bodies and how our metabolism deals with each one. Your metabolism depends on complex coupled reactions to function, extract power from food, and provide energy to your body. The different types of fat in your body are also used as energy and heat. Your brown fat, for instance, contains enzymes that are central to a process called “uncoupling” which is important for weight control. Beige fat dissipates energy as heat, regulates fat levels, and helps the body regulate temperature during colder months. The idea is that poor metabolism of beige fat may be a factor in obesity for some people.
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