Verified on 02/19/2024 by Alexane Flament, Editor
According to a recent study carried out by German researchers, having a little fat on the hips would be beneficial for your health, provided you have a normal BMI.
1 in 5 people with normal BMI suffer from poor metabolic health
A 2017 study by a team of German researchers from Tubigen University Hospital and the German Diabetes Center found that people with a BMI (body mass index) normal but a little fat on the hips and thighs had a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes than those who stored fat elsewhere in their body.
To reach this conclusion, scientists observed 981 volunteers with a normal BMI, overweight or obese.
Their goal ? Understand why 1 in 5 people with a normal BMI have poor metabolic health and has at least two risk factors for diabetes and heart problems.
Fat on the hips limits the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
According to their work, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, fat located at the bottom of the body has a protective effect on the heart and reduces the risk of metabolic disorders.
According to Dr Norbert Stefan, co-author of the study, “ hips and thighs provide safe storage for fat ».
Located elsewhere in the body, the fat would circulate in the blood and reach the heart and liver in particular, leading to high blood pressure or increased blood pressure. blood sugar level.
This study opens the way to new avenues to help the body store fat better, in particular thanks to medications.
Remember that a healthy and balanced diet accompanied by regular sporting activity will also help to reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Editor
February 19, 2024, at 5:08 p.m.
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