It's hard to miss the buzz surrounding "fat" and how it can increase your risk of serious health issues like diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
Recently, studies found that fat cells in obese people act differently than the fat cells in leaner people.
If you're obese, you lose certain enzymes that are needed to help break down fat and eventually burn it for energy.
How can you stop the fat cycle?
Listen in as Dr. Mike explains how fat functions in your body and how it works differently if you're obese or overweight.
Stop the Fat Cycle
Guest
: Mike Smith, MD
From the Show: Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Summary: If you're overweight or obese, certain enzymes that break down fat for energy slowly stop working.
Air Date: 7/1/15
Duration: 10
Host: Mike Smith, MD
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