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Research

Scientific Skinny Fat MRI Study – Proving What Skinny Fat Is

There is only one way to definitely prove what skinny fat (lack of genetic muscle) is, a proper IRB protocol (1, 2) scientific MRI study focused on specific body composition scans. A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)(3, 4, 5) machine is the only technology capable — MR spectroscopy (6, 7, 11), Dixon Imaging (8, 9, 10), T2-weighted (9, 10, 11), etc. — of properly discerning the difference between muscle tissue, white/yellow fat tissue, brown fat tissue, beige fat tissue, and skinny fat tissue (thin fat, cellulite)(12), at least.

Metabolism

How Skinny Fat Affects Metabolism

Metabolism is essentially how the body burns calories. Scientifically, metabolism (1) is defined as, “the whole sum of reactions that occur throughout the body within each cell and that provide the body with energy.” The ‘energy’ is calories. Physical and chemical metabolic reactions/processes include no less than breathing, circulating blood, controlling body temperature, contracting muscles (like the heart), digesting food and nutrients, eliminating waste through urine and feces, and the functioning of the brain and nerves. Your unique genetic body composition directly influences your specific metabolism.

Diet

The Best Skinny Fat Diet, According to Science

The latest scientific research indicates that a low-carb diet (1, 2, 3, 4, 113) — properly executed by focusing on balanced, clean, whole foods rich in high-quality calories (energy) including high-quality protein, fats, and fiber-focused carbs (adult males need 28 to 38 grams (5, 6, 7, 8) of fiber daily and females 21 to 28 grams (5, 6, 7, 8); 6 to 8 grams should be soluble) along with clean water, AKA macronutrients, as well as micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants) — is the best skinny fat diet (especially the more (54) skinny fat (106) you are experiencing). Avoid fast, junk, and processed food — IE ultra-processed foods (UPFs).