Dr. LaFountain interviews Dr. Aaron Slusher on the endocrine dynamics of subcutaneous fat. This episode is based on Dr. Slusher’s recent research review, where he explores how abdominal subcutaneous fat (Ab-SAT)—aka the fat just under your skin—can act as a metabolic buffer, protecting you from insulin resistance, enhancing metabolic elasticity, reducing fat spillover, and limiting chronic inflammation.
By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:
- How certain fat protects you from insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction
- Why exercise doesn’t just burn fat; it transforms it into a more functional tissue
- How different types of training influence fat behavior at the cellular level
- A smarter way to approach fat loss: not just how much you lose, but how well it works for you