In “The Fat Problem,” Kurzgesagt breaks down why fat is way more than a passive energy reserve—it’s actually a hormone-producing organ that chats nonstop with your brain, immune system, and metabolism. Kept in check, fat does vital work, but once it piles up it sparks inflammation, throws your hormones into chaos, ups the odds of major diseases, and can even shave years off your life.
The video (courtesy of Brilliant.org) dives into how fat really functions, pinpoints the moment it turns from friend to foe, and explores whether you can undo the damage of carrying too much of it.
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