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Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell: The Fat Problem

The Fat Problem tl;dr

Fat isn’t just a blob of stored energy—it’s a full-on organ that secretes hormones and chats nonstop with your brain, immune system, and metabolism. In healthy amounts, it’s crucial for regulating stress, appetite, and even fighting off infections.

But when you pack on too much of it, fat becomes a troublemaker: it sparks chronic inflammation, throws your hormone balance out of whack, hikes up your risk for pretty much every major disease, and can shave years off your life. The video digs into how fat works, when it turns dangerous, and whether you can undo its worst effects.

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