Body Fat: Location Matters
Last week, I mentioned in passing that a hippopotamus has less body fat than most humans. Since then, I’ve wondered exactly how little body fat they had. By several estimations, it’s around 5%—about the same as elite soccer players. That’s not enough fat to cause the hippo health problems as we see in humans; they have a thick skin and a bad disposition to boot. What they also have is a lot of muscle.
I was reminded about the differences between visceral and subcutaneous fat. Subcutaneous fat is found underneath the skin and seems to be more a storage facility for fat. Visceral fat is the worst type because it’s packed in and around our organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines. It’s also metabolically active and not in a good way. It causes the release of inflammatory hormones which contribute to all sorts of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. But is it hazardous for every person who is obese, even morbidly obese? I’ll let you know on Saturday.
Tomorrow is the Insider Conference Call. Without realizing it, I picked a day where many readers have another important teleconference that they want to attend. The Guest Pass is still a great option because you can watch the replay at your leisure, and if you send your questions before the meeting begins at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, I’ll answer them as well. It’s an opportunity to double your education investment that can help your business and your health. I hope you’ll join me.
What are you prepared to do today?
