The improvement in insulin sensitivity accompanying brown fat gain may open new avenues in the treatment of impaired glucose metabolism in the future. On the other hand, the reduction in mild cold exposure from widespread central heating in contemporary society may impair brown fat function and may be a hidden contributor to obesity and metabolic disorders, Lee said. Studies have been performed in the UK and US measuring bedroom, dining room and lounge room temperatures in peoples homes over the last few decades, and the temperature has climbed from about 19 to 22, a range sufficient to quieten down brown fat. So in addition to unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, it is tempting to speculate that the subtle shift in temperature exposure could be a contributing factor to the rise in obesity.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:10:14 +0000
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