Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell: The Fat Problem

The Fat Problem TL;DR

Think of fat not as lazy storage but as a sneaky little organ that pumps out hormones, chats with your brain, immune system, and metabolism—and all with zero chill. In the right amounts, it’s essential for energy balance and hormone control. But go overboard, and fat becomes a drama queen: sparking chronic inflammation, throwing your hormones out of whack, hiking your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and nearly every major health issue, and generally speeding up your trip to an early grave.

So what’s the deal? The video breaks down exactly what fat is at a molecular level, how it keeps you ticking (and why too much makes your body revolt), and—crucially—whether you can dial back the damage once your fat goes rogue.

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