Adults also appear to make new fat cells at a later age when they gain weight. Until now, it was always believed that adults only stretch their fat cells. This is shown by research by scientists from the American Mayo Clinic .
For the study, the scientists got 28 slim volunteers to eat and drink lots of chocolate, milkshakes and energy drinks † What turned out? The fat cells on their abdomen only stretched, but on their thighs the respondents did make new fat cells at.
According to the researchers, this new discovery may explain why belly fat so often leads to diseases such as diabetes and heart problems †
