Exercise can convert white fat to brown fat, which burns calories and therefore provides the human body with efficient metabolism, according to a new study. This is different from other studies saying white fats are totally burned which leads to weight loss and lean muscles.
The new research supports the benefits of working out especially in terms of waistline. The study concludes that working out also are not just about the number of calories burned but how much white fats are converted to brown fat for sufficient metabolism.
The proponents behind the research emphasized the importance of regular exercise its other critical health benefits, the author of the study Li-Jun Yang from the University of Florida stated in an interview with Huffington Post. "We all know regular exercise is good for our health," the professor said.
Yang furthered with direct biological explanations or mechanisms why people who habitually exercise can maintain lean bodies and stronger bone structure. Exercise can prevent and metabolic diseases including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other chronic diseases.
Researchers of the study believe all of the exercises owes the super powers from a hormone called "Irisin," which the body produces during exercise. Irisin is responsible for boosting the activity of another protein in the fat cells, which actually convert white fat cells into brown fat cells.
When brown fats are produced, a body burns calories rather than storing them. This is why it can be suggested as fat burning fat. Brown fat burns down unnecessary fats.
Amazingly, the human body has all it takes to heal itself. It is just that the owner of one's body is responsible for utilizing the healing "tools" available.
Brown fat also helps in insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance. The fat browning effect from exercise was first seen effective in mice. But this time, it is proven to also possible to happen in human cells.
