Fat as an organ?

[slinsane]

A long read but well worth it. Science is changing the way we view fat cells.

below is my feeble attempt at creating a hyperlink

http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/89/6/2548.full

 

[TSizemore]

A long read but well worth it. Science is changing the way we view fat cells.

below is my feeble attempt at creating a hyperlink

http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/89/6/2548.full

So,.......less fat tissue, less sex drive? More fat tissue, more sex drive..

 

[RockShawn]

Complicated read, but interesting research. I wasn't aware that adipose tissue secreted Leptin. That's interesting in the whole weight loss scheme.

 

[slinsane]

They are starting to tie this newly identified organ to a host of health issues.

 

[homegrown]

So,.......less fat tissue, less sex drive? More fat tissue, more sex drive..

More fat tissue means more stored estrogen too... I need to read the article but I would very much think the opposite.

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[morrey]

So,.......less fat tissue, less sex drive? More fat tissue, more sex drive..

Its all about a balance. Too high or too low and you will experience problems

 

[TSizemore]

More fat tissue means more stored estrogen too... I need to read the article but I would very much think the opposite.

Underground Conditioning "Training for the rest of us"

that was my understanding too, and hence the post....