Supercharging Longevity: How This Type of Body Fat Could Transform Aging

Brown fat might be the key to a longer, stronger life. Researchers found that eliminating a single gene in mice supercharged their brown fat, boosting exercise capacity by 30% and lifespan by 20%. This powerhouse fat didn’t just enhance endurance—it also protected against obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s.

The kicker? Transplanting this turbocharged brown fat into normal mice delivered the same benefits in days. Right now, cold exposure is the go-to method for boosting brown fat—but let’s be real, most people would rather skip the ice baths. Scientists are racing to turn this discovery into a pill that could help humans age better, move better, and live healthier.

Read the full article HERE.

You’ll notice there’s no photo of me mid-plunge. That’s because I look less “biohacker goddess” and more “regretting all my life choices.” Got a better cold routine? I want to hear it.

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