Bone Marrow Fat Helps The Body Stay Healthy

Thursday, July 3, 2014 - 15:10 in Health & Medicine

You know why soup tastes good - and your dogs love it too. It's bone marrow fat. Now it may be healthier to eat delicious. A study has found that the fat tissue in bone marrow is a significant source of the hormone adiponectin, which helps maintain insulin sensitivity, break down fat, and has been linked to decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity-associated cancers.  read more

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