Do fat cells have any benefit? Why does the body produce them?

Not all fats are bad. Why can't our bodies go without "fat" for even a day?

Many patients, upon hearing the word "fat," immediately feel scared and want to get rid of it all, right? Especially teenage girls who want to have their buccal fat removed, or working women who want to have their abdominal fat liposuction. But in reality... Adipocytes are vital organelles that the body produces to sustain life and maintain youthfulness.Yes, if we had no fat at all, our bodies wouldn't be able to function, and our skin would become dry and wrinkled, looking older than our age immediately. The main functions of fat are as follows:

• Number one backup energy source: like "Backup battery (Power Bank)" In my experience, when patients eat, their bodies store excess energy as fat to be used when the body is deficient or during strenuous activity.
• The factory that produces sex hormones and anti-aging hormones: Fat is the primary building block in the production of... The hormone estrogen (Estrogen) This helps the patient's skin to be radiant and supple, and also helps produce leptin, a hormone that signals the brain to say "I'm full," thereby controlling appetite.
• Protective armor and shock absorbers: Fat cells located beneath the skin function like... "Soft cushions" It helps protect internal organs, nerves, and blood vessels from impact, and also acts as a thermal insulator, helping to keep the body warm.

HDL vs LDL: The lipid balance that determines atherosclerosis.

When it comes to fats in the bloodstream, doctors want patients to understand them simply by dividing them into two opposing heroes.

• HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) or "good fat": The doctor wants you to imagine that he is... "My trusty garbage truck" These organs patrol the entire body, scooping up excess fat or fat deposits clinging to the walls of blood vessels, and then transporting them back for examination. "It's metabolized and eliminated in the liver." Yes, the higher the HDL level in a patient, the cleaner and more flexible their blood vessels will be, significantly reducing their risk of heart disease.
• LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) or "bad cholesterol": This one is like... "Trucks carrying sand and dumping soil that dropped debris along the road." Yes, if LDL levels in the blood are too high, they will start to form sticky deposits on the walls of blood vessels, causing the blood vessels to gradually narrow without any warning signs. By the time it's discovered, the heart has to work harder to pump blood, or there's a risk of sudden stroke, even if the patient is thin.

How to sustainably increase HDL and decrease LDL by taking care of your liver.

Balancing fat for beautiful and healthy skin in the long run isn't just about "starving yourself" or "relying on fat-reducing pills." It's about care and maintenance. The liver is the central hub for controlling and regulating all the fats in the body.Okay, the doctor recommends that the patient make the following simple behavioral changes:

• Eat good fats to eliminate bad fats: Choose to consume good fats (monounsaturated fats) to help increase HDL, such as... Half an avocado a day, wild-caught salmon, or a handful of almonds a day. It's to signal the liver to produce more garbage trucks to run around.
• Promotes deep sleep and liver regeneration: period 22.00 – 02.00 a.m. This is the time when growth hormone is secreted and the liver is most effective at detoxifying and regulating fats. Therefore, getting enough deep sleep directly helps reduce the accumulation of LDL.
• Exercise regularly with cardio: Brisk walking, jogging, or at least aerobic dancing. 150 minutes per week This will visibly stimulate the body to naturally produce HDL.

Summary table of consultations regarding "lipids" for patients in 3 age groups.