Benefits or Risks of Having Fat

in fitnesstransformation •  2 years ago 

We are not in any way encouraging you to increase your meals following this tale. That's right don't get yourself fat. The excess weight even for "healthy" obese adults, can increase the chance for developing heart diseases according to a new Danish study. A high intake of fat has been associated with osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes as well as certain cancers.

1.Stores energy

Fat is a vital component to store energy. "Older people tend to lose weight in the later stages of life, so having those energy reserves is beneficial," says Dain LaRoche an kinesiologist as well as associate professor of the University of New Hampshire. A few fat reserves aids cancer patients who tend to lose weight and are prone to frailty in the more advanced phases of cancer.

2.Vitamins are good for you.

The fat-soluble vitamins we have like A E, D, and K are absorbed by your body's fat tissue. "If people cut out all the fat in their diet, they would be deficient in those vitamins," LaRoche claims. It's not about having the fat, but more about eating foods with fat. When you eliminate foods that contain fat, you'll miss the nutrients which play an important role in the reduction of inflammation, blood clotting and maintaining your skin's health, and building bones.

3.Keeps us warm

In cold, chilly conditions, the guy who is overweight has an advantage over the slim man. Why? Fat acts as an insulator, therefore it's similar to adding an additional layers of clothes. "When you're exposed to extreme cold weather, fat retards heat loss. It's an adaptive mechanism to help keep a core temperature," LaRoche states. A few studies have indicated that cold-water swimmers who have a greater BMI (BMI) are at an lower chance of suffering from hypothermia.

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Health Risk of Fat

It's a condition that develops when your blood sugar is excessively high. Nearly 8 in 10 people suffering from the condition are obese or suffering from obesity.8 In time high blood sugar levels can lead to stroke, heart disease eye diseases, kidney disease nerve damage, as well as other health issues. If you're at risk of developing type 2 diabetes Losing about 5-7 percent of body mass, and engaging in regular exercise can help stop or delay the development of type 2 diabetes.

  • High Blood Pressure

The condition, often referred to as hypertension is a condition where blood flows through blood vessels with an intensity that is higher than normal. The high blood pressure could cause heart strain, damage the blood vessels and increase the risk of having a heart attack and stroke, kidney disease and even death.

*Heart disease

If you suffer from an issue with your heart, you could experience a heart attack heart failure or sudden cardiac death angina NIH external link or an irregular heart rhythm. These blood fats, often known as blood lipids, consist of HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Losing 5-10 percent off your body weight can reduce your risk of getting heart attack.

  • Stroke

Stroke is a condition that occurs in where the blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut off. This is caused by blockage or rupture in a blood vessel within the neck or in your brain. A stroke may affect brain tissue and cause it impossible to speak or move your body. Blood pressure issues are the primary cause of strokes.

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