Body Fat Set Point Theory

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The theory that the body defends a relatively tight range of homeostatic body fat, and dropping below this range can lead to negative effects of caloric restriction.

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#163 - Layne Norton, Ph.D.: Building muscle, losing fat, and the importance of resistance training

#163 - Layne Norton, Ph.D.: Building muscle, losing fat, and the importance of resistance training

Peter Attia MD

The theory that the body defends a relatively tight range of homeostatic body fat, and dropping below this range can lead to negative effects of caloric restriction.