Synopsis

More than just a reservoir of energy, adipose tissue is a complex organ intricately involved in regulating hormones and communicating with the brain, immune system, and metabolism. A vital organ indeed, it can also be a source of significant peril. An excess of fat can ignite inflammation, throw hormonal equilibrium into disarray, elevate the risk of virtually every major illness, and ultimately diminish lifespan. But what is fat truly, and how does it perform its functions? At what point doe