The Importance of Fat Distribution

Where you store your body fat is way more important than how much you have.

It's all controlled by an enzyme that acts like a "bus stop" for fat in your bloodstream.

In men, testosterone directs these bus stops to the belly, creating dangerous

visceral fat around your organs. This fat gets inflamed and leads to disease. In women,

estrogen sends fat to the hips and thighs. This subcutaneous fat is healthier

because it can create new, small fat cells instead of just swelling up.

But after menopause, as estrogen drops, women start storing fat more like men, increasing their

metabolic risk. It’s not just about weight; it’s about location.