Exercise Can Turn Bad Fat Into Good Fat
Researchers have found that exercise helps “bad” fat transform into a form of “good” fat that is more metabolically active.
The findings were presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 73rd Scientific Sessions.
[header 3]Humans have two types of fat:[/header]
– Brown fat (the good fat) – this type of fat burns through calories to generate body heat.
– White fat (the bad fat) – this fat develops as a result of storing excess calories, it is just an energy reserve.
People with more brown fat are generally slimmer and better able to stay warm when it is cold, whereas individuals who have high levels of white fat tend to live more sedentary lifestyles.
In this study, the researchers found that mice and men who underwent an intense exercise regime experienced a browning of their subcutaneous white adipose tissue (SCWAT).