How does body fat regulate our metabolism

How does body fat regulate our metabolism⭕️

In a recent study by A. Martin and colleagues, the objective was to understand how the loss of “energy-expending” tissues and metabolic changes contribute to the decrease in resting metabolic rate (RMR) following weight loss.

The findings revealed that, on average, participants experienced a reduction in RMR of approximately 101 kcal/day after losing around 7kg. Notably, 60% of this reduction was due to the loss of energy-expending tissues, with the remaining 40% attributed to metabolic adjustments.

Contrary to expectations, the decrease in skeletal muscle mass was not significantly connected to the lower RMR. However, the reduction in adipose tissue was directly linked to the decreased metabolic rate.

The study also identified metabolic adaptations, including decreases in Leptin, Triiodothyronine (T3), and Insulin levels, as key factors negatively affecting metabolic efficiency.

This leads to an important question: How can we elevate these markers to enhance metabolic efficiency?

Surprisingly, the answer might be as simple as regaining some body fat.