Newfound Mechanism May Contribute to Obesity Epidemic

Dr. Ann Marie Schmidt, of NYU School of Medicine, discusses her latest findings on why fat cells may stop “burning calories” when we overeat.

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Um, no-- Our bodies won't burn fat while our insulin levels are high. If we're eating a high-carb low-fat diet with constant snacking, then our insulin levels remain constantly elevated, and our bodies won't touch their fat stores.