This is where fat goes when you lose weight, according to scientists — and research suggests doctors and dietitians have got it all wrong

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  • Australian scientists conducted a study to find out where fat goes when you lose weight.
  • As part of their research they asked 150 health professionals for their theories as to how it disappears, and most answered incorrectly.
  • They say it doesn’t get converted into energy or muscle, and explained their theory in a recent article for The Conversation.


With the rise of the wellness movement, countless people are focused on burning calories and getting lean.

But have you ever thought about exactly how fat disappears from your body?

See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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