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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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Brown fat, located between the shoulder blades and on the back of the neck, is rich in mitochondria and can convert food energy into heat, making it thermogenic.
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Lose Fat With Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials
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04/03/25
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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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White fat, or subcutaneous fat, serves as an energy storage site and is not rich in mitochondria.
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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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Shivering causes the release of succinate, which enhances brown fat thermogenesis and overall fat burning.
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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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We have three kinds of fat: white fat, brown fat, and beige adipose tissue.
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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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Cold exposure can stimulate shivering, which helps in burning fat and converting white fat to brown fat, aiding in fat oxidation.
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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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Adrenaline, released from neurons connected to fat, plays a crucial role in fat oxidation, meaning the burning of fat is influenced by local neuronal activity rather than just systemic adrenaline from stress or fasting.
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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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Cold exposure triggers adrenaline release, which increases metabolism and fat burning, particularly through shivering.
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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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The principles of fat loss are linked to how we engage the nervous system and the patterns of exercise we choose, as high-intensity exercise triggers significant adrenaline release, which is crucial for fat thermogenesis and oxidation, while low to moderate-intensity exercise does not stimulate adrenaline as effectively.
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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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Your body fat is innervated by neurons, which can influence whether that fat is burned or not, making the nervous system a key player in fat utilization.
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Andrew Huberman
04/03/25
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Shivering is one of the strongest stimuli for fat loss, as it can increase metabolism and fat oxidation when done correctly, especially in cold environments.