Part 7 – Why You Should Avoid Fat Build-Up in Your Muscles
In this series, discover how skeletal muscle, the body’s largest organ, impacts health and longevity. From regulating hormones and blood sugar to boosting brain health, muscles are far more than just a source of strength. By Sheramy Tsai (Epoch Health / The Epoch Times) August 28, 2024 Updated: August 28, 2024
Research shows that intramuscular fat, also known as myosteatosis, diminishes performance and raises the risk of illness and death.
When we think of top killers, our minds typically jump to smoking, cancer, and obesity. However, there’s a hidden danger within our bodies that many people, including doctors, overlook.
Intramuscular fat, or fat stored within muscles, poses a significant health risk. Studies on body composition reveal that individuals with fatty muscles face a dramatically increased risk of death. This silent threat affects even those who aren’t obese, potentially shortening lives unnoticed.
