More evidence that 'healthy obesity' may be a myth

[Northerner]

The term "healthy obesity" has gained traction over the past 15 years, but scientists have recently questioned its very existence. A study published August 18 in Cell Reportsprovides further evidence against the notion of a healthy obese state, revealing that white fat tissue samples from obese individuals classified as either metabolically healthy or unhealthy actually show nearly identical, abnormal changes in gene expression in response to insulin stimulation.

"The findings suggest that vigorous health interventions may be necessary for all obese individuals, even those previously considered to be metabolically healthy," says first author Mikael Rydén of the Karolinska Institutet. "Since obesity is the major driver altering gene expression in fat tissue, we should continue to focus on preventing obesity."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160818131127.htm

 

[mikeyB]

If you think about it, every obese person is metabolically healthy until they develop diabetes. And not every obese person develops diabetes. Interesting study though, I'm sure this idea of healthy obesity is seriously shaky.