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The specific mechanism for women increases heat production in brown fat

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The specific mechanism for women increases heat production in brown fat
12
Sep

Higher PGC-1α activity allows brown fat cells in women for thermogenic activity and energy expenditure compared to men, reveals a study conducted in Japan. These studies show that PGC-1α protein promotes phospholipid synthesis, which strengthens the mitochondria of brown fat cells and increases their heat generating capacity in female mouse. Discoveries reveal a specific energy […]

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BMI and waist circumference are not only risk factors for heart disease. This hidden fat may be more important

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BMI and waist circumference are not only risk factors for heart disease. This hidden fat may be more important
20
Jan

For years, health experts have debated whether body mass index (BMI) is the best measure of a person’s health. Although waist circumference has been considered a key predictor of heart disease, a recent study shows that neither BMI nor waist measurement is a definitive predictor. Instead, a hidden factor, intermuscular fat, the fat stored in […]

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