The Fat Problem TL;DR

Fat isn’t just a passive energy stash—it’s a bona fide organ that tinkers with your hormones, chats with your brain, immune system, and metabolism, and plays a starring role in your overall health. In healthy amounts, it keeps everything running smoothly, but when it balloons out of control, it sparks inflammation, throws your hormones into chaos, and drives up the risk of nearly every major disease, cutting your lifespan short.

The big questions: What exactly does fat do, how much is “too much,” and if you’ve tipped the scales, can you undo the damage? Dive deeper at Brilliant.org or check out the sources for the full scientific scoop.

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