Robert Lustig: Unpacking the Fat Puzzle. Subcutaneous vs. Visceral Fat #fattyliver
12 Oct 2023 · 1 min

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Robert Lustig explains how insulin directs energy into subcutaneous fat when people maintain insulin sensitivity, allowing growth of subcutaneous adipose tissue. He contrasts this with individuals (notably East Asians) who have smaller subcutaneous fat stores; lacking subcutaneous adipocyte capacity, excess energy is stored as visceral fat in the abdomen, increasing visceral adiposity.










