Brown Fat

Brown fat (BAT) is a special type of fat that burns calories to generate heat. Cold plunge is the most effective way to activate it. What is Brown Fat? Brown vs White Fat White fat — Stores energy (the fat you want to lose) Brown fat — Burns energy to generate heat (the fat you want more of) Brown fat gets its color from iron-rich mitochondria — the cellular powerhouses that burn calories. ...

Cold plunge is often touted as a weight loss tool. But does cold exposure actually help you lose fat? Here’s what the science really says. How Cold Exposure Affects Fat Brown Fat Activation Your body has two types of fat: White fat — Stores energy (the fat you want to lose) Brown fat — Burns energy to generate heat Cold exposure activates brown fat, which burns calories to warm your body. This process is called non-shivering thermogenesis. ...