What is body fat good for? Quite a lot actually — though its function depends on its color and location in your body. In this episode Dr. William Li, physician, scientist, and bestselling author, shares the research that is making us rethink human metabolism, as well as what you can do to heal your own metabolism.In this episode we cover:0:04:57 – Types of Body Fat0:08:10 – Metabolism0:10:05 – Body Fat Beginnings0:17:01 – Excess Fat0:21:38 – Insulin Resistance0:25:38 – Immunity0:28:09 – Brown Fat0:28:56 – White Fat0:31:54 – Visceral Fat0:39:16 – Discovery of Brown Fat0:58:50 – New Science of MetabolismLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:Timeline NutritionTimeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.