It starts subtly. One day your favorite jeans don’t fit quite right. You haven’t changed your diet. You still go for walks. You watch your calories.
Still, the belly keeps expanding. Until now, the explanation has always been simple: metabolism slows with age. But now, researchers say otherwise.
Your body changes – and it’s out of your control
A new study from the U.S., published in Science.org, points to a deeper cause.
With age, your body creates a new type of stem cell. This cell increases the production of fat cells, especially around the stomach.
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In experiments with mice, scientists saw both growth and multiplication of fat cells. The effect was strongest in males – and might apply to humans too.
The older you get, the harder you must work
Danish Nutrition expert Martin Kreutzer explains that aging makes the body better at storing fat – right where it causes the most harm.
That’s why your efforts must grow each year. Eat fewer sweets. Take more steps. Serve smaller portions.
Simple, consistent changes can help. But doing nothing almost guarantees a growing waistline.
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According to Martin Kreutzer, the key is becoming more disciplined with age. Think of it like adjusting your lifestyle dial a bit each year.
This article is based on information from B.T.
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