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Two Types Of Fat Cells

Fat is not just fat. There is white fat, which accumulates energy and makes people gain weight, and brown fat, which burns energy and helps people lose weight. Researchers have long sought a method to convert white fat into brown fat. LEARN MORE

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Brown Fat Cells

Brown fat cells burn the fat, using it for warmth, among other things.

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