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We already have the tech to delete adipocytes -- it is call liposuction. Reducing the number of adipocytes turns out to have adverse effects on metabolic health
by hollerith 2y ago
We already have the tech to delete adipocytes -- it is call liposuction. Reducing the number of adipocytes turns out to have adverse effects on metabolic health.
- xvilka 2y agoIIRC, liposuction, just like every invasive surgery increases risks and complications significantly.
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- jghn 2y agoAnd liposuction doesn't work for visceral fat, which is far worse than subQ fat
- hollerith 2y agoOK, but my point is that even if we could avoid surgical complications completely, significantly reducing the number of adipocytes in the body would still be a bad idea (in almost everyone).