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Does Fat Help Your Immune System? The Complex Relationship Explained

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Adipose tissue, commonly known as body fat, was once viewed as a simple energy reserve, but scientists have now proven it's a dynamic endocrine organ that secretes a host of signaling molecules. So, does fat help your immune system? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no and depends heavily on the type and quantity of fat involved.