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The presence of active BAT is decreased in males and overweight individuals.
Targeting BAT activation may be particularly beneficial for males and those who are overweight.
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Apart from age, the presence of active BAT is decreased in males and overweight.
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Based on observations stated in the abstract.
Source
Brown adipose tissue and aging
Virgile Lecoultre et al. · Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care · 2010
DOI 10.1097/mco.0b013e328341221e
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