Gadsie
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I'm not sure if we can currently even answer this question, because I have not found any conclusive studies on it. Back when I was a litter fatter I used to tell myself that "a bit of body fat is healthy", but it was actually just an excuse. I see this "body fat is healthy" claim being used a lot in conventional and alternative health communities a lot without any scientific backing. Given that the leaner, the more attractive you are generally considered (mainly for men, given that you have some muscle mass). Essential body fat is 2-5% according to NASM. Which is extremely low (pretty much doesn't exist). I wonder if anything above this might already be compromising health.