Are you "skinny fat"? Dr. Gundry does a deep dive. 50% of normal-weight people have insulin resistance and dangerous visceral fat! Dr. Gundry explains this hidden health crisis, its link to fatty liver and leaky gut, and how to fix it by boosting brown fat and mitochondria.
Just because you look thin doesn’t mean you’re healthy. "Skinny fat" refers to people who appear lean but carry dangerous fat around their organs (liver, pancreas, heart). This hidden fat is a marker of an underlying war in your belly—inflammation caused by a leaky gut and gut dysbiosis, which prompts your body to store fat to support the immune "troops".
⚠️ Why Your Doctor Misses It:
Many "skinny fat" patients have normal blood sugar, fasting glucose, and Hemoglobin A1C. These tests fail to catch early metabolic decline. Dr. Gundry urges you to ask your doctor for:
A Fasting Insulin level (aim for 6 or less, definitely below 10).
A HOMA-IR test (Insulin Resistance index).
Key Habits to Boost Brown Fat & Mitochondria:
Cold Exposure: Finish your shower with 30 seconds to a minute of cold water to activate brown fat.
Heat Exposure: Saunas or exposure to hot climates activate heat shock proteins which protect cells.
Polyphenols: Olive oil, extra dark chocolate, coffee, green/black tea, and spices like turmeric and ginger stimulate brown fat production.
Time-Controlled Eating/Fasting: Being in ketosis for longer periods causes ketones to trigger mitochondrial uncoupling, promoting the browning of white fat.
Don’t ignore the signs of fatigue or feeling "off". Reprogram your metabolism to boost your energy and health!
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