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Can You Be Under 5% Body Fat?

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For men, the essential fat percentage—the minimum amount required for survival—is between 2% and 5%. This stark statistic highlights why attempting to achieve or maintain a body fat percentage under 5% is not only extremely difficult but also incredibly dangerous and unsustainable for health.