Is bone marrow really fatty? A deep dive into its unique fat composition
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According to the Society for Endocrinology, by the time we reach adulthood, bone marrow can comprise up to 70% of the bone marrow cavity's volume, making it the third-largest fat depot in the body. This surprising fact highlights that bone marrow is not merely a blood cell factory, but a critical and dynamic site of fat storage and metabolic activity.
