The truth about fat, and its complex role in our health - podcast
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Fat, once viewed as merely an inert yellow substance, is now recognized as a dynamic and intricate part of the body.
- Scientists are discovering that fat actively communicates with other bodily systems, influencing overall health.
- Some experts now consider fat to be an organ due to its complex functions and interactions.
- Insights into fat’s role in health are being explored by experts including Declan O’Regan, professor of cardiovascular AI at Imperial College London.
- The evolving understanding of fat challenges previous perceptions and highlights its importance in medical research.
