The Fat Problem TL;DR

Fat isn’t just “stored energy” but a full-blown organ that secretes hormones and talks to your brain, immune system and metabolism. In healthy amounts it helps regulate everything from appetite to inflammation.

But when you pack on too much, fat becomes a troublemaker—triggering chronic inflammation, hormonal chaos and raising the odds of nearly every major disease, ultimately shaving years off your life. The video digs into exactly when fat flips from friend to foe and asks if—and how—we can undo the damage of excess body fat.

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