Are Your fat Cells Toxic?
Question: How does sick fat cells bring fat loss to a standstill?
Although there are dozens of “adipokines”, these are the main hormones that contribute to sick fat cells
and bring your fat loss to a standstill.
LETPIN
Leptin is a hormone released by fat cells that sends a signal to the hypothalamus telling our brain we are full.
Leptin is the regulator in energy intake, signaling the body to stop eating. Now here is the interesting part! One theory
as to why this happens is: Leptin comes in two forms, one bound and one free. Lean people have higher amounts of
bound Leptin, while obese individuals have higher free Leptin levels.
Researchers think this might lead to Leptin having the inability to reach the brain. Result: obese individuals develop
“Leptin Resistance” and lack the ability to tell their brain to stop eating!
ADIPONECTIN
Adiponectin is a protein, which is secreted by fat cells. Similar to Leptin, it has positive effects on obesity.
In obese individuals, adiponectin is lower, which favors inflammation. This increases the risk for developing diabetes
and metabolic syndrome. Adiponectin has positive effects on oxidizing and breaking down fatty acids in muscle tissue.
This breakdown results in better sensitivity to insulin. Not only does this help insulin resistance, it can also have positive
effects on other body structures.
Adiponectin exhibits anti-inflammatory effects on the walls of the arteries and adipose tissue. This helps to utilize fatty
acids instead of storing them in other tissue. This means there is less toxic fat, making us more efficient at utilizing insulin,
therefore preventing metabolic syndrome.
Obesity is associated with lower levels of Adiponectin than their lean counterparts. Low levels of Adiponectin are associated
with increased BMI, body fat mass, fasting insulin, Leptin, and insulin resistance. People who lose weight can increase their
Adiponectin levels.
Leptin and Adiponectin are two hormones, which help control the way we use and store fat. How? They work together to
regulate fat burning / storage, and keep fat cells healthy.
When the body stops storing fat because of some kind of resistance, fat gets stored in other areas, making it toxic to the rest of
the body. This toxic fat leads to more complications and can lead to metabolic syndrome.
Proper diet, exercise, and making lifestyle changes can shift sick fat cells toward becoming healthier, normal fat cells in the future.
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