Research
Metabolic adaptation
Corpulent phenotypes with subcutaneous fat accumulation display low cardiovascular mortality.
Practitioners should consider the protective effects of subcutaneous fat against cardiovascular mortality.
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In contrast, corpulent phenotypes with predominantly subcutaneous fat accumulation display a surprisingly low mortality.
Why this rating
The claim is based on well-documented clinical observations.
Source
Stress habituation, body shape and cardiovascular mortality
Achim Peters et al. · Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews · 2015
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