The Fat Problem

Ever thought fat was just stored calories? Think again—it’s actually a hardcore organ pumping hormones and chatting with your brain, immune system, and metabolism. But when it overstays its welcome, it can spark inflammation, throw hormones out of whack, and hike your risk for just about every major disease, chopping years off your life.

This Kurzgesagt video digs into what fat really does, when it turns bad, and whether we can undo the damage from excess flab. And if you’re curious to geek out further on the science, they’ve teamed up with Brilliant for a free deep dive plus 20% off premium.

Watch on YouTube