Body-Fat Set Point
For one individual, 10% to 12% body fat is described as optimal for physical well-being and brain function. Some people can maintain single-digit body fat easily but may have difficulty gaining weight. One DEXA-tracked example found body f…
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For one individual, 10% to 12% body fat is described as optimal for physical well-being and brain function. Some people can maintain single-digit body fat easily but may have difficulty gaining weight. One DEXA-tracked example found body fat rose from 8% to 15% before lean body mass increased. Each person is described as having a body-fat range or set point where the body functions best. People who struggle to reach single-digit body fat may experience strong physiological pushback. Understanding one's set point is more important than copying another person's body-fat target.