
Study shows that low body fat percentage is not good for the brain.
An enzyme secreted by the body’s fat tissue controls energy levels in the brain, according to new research from Washington University School. The data findings, in mice, underscore a role for the body’s fat tissue in controlling the brain’s response to food scarcity, and suggest there is an optimal amount of body fat for maximizing health and longevity. The opensource study appears in the journal … Continue reading Study shows that low body fat percentage is not good for the brain.