New research, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, suggests the fat responsible for producing the pear shape flaunted by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce may be active in protecting women from diseases by releasing certain hormones.

Buttock and hip fat may protect women against type 2 diabetes, researchers from Harvard Medical School found.

When buttocks and hip fat from mice was injected into other mice, their bodies easily used the blood sugar-regulating hormone insulin and lost weight.

They were also able to make better use of insulin, the main hormone linked to diabetes.

People with the apple shape, where fat is stored around the tummy, can be more prone to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Those with pear-shaped bodies, where fat is collected in the buttocks, are less likely to have these disorders.

Researcher Dr. Ronald Kahn insisted that not all fat was bad for health.

"The surprising thing was that it wasn't where the fat was located, it was the kind of fat that was the most important variable," he said.

"Even more surprising, it wasn't that abdominal fat was exerting negative effects, but that subcutaneous fat was producing a good effect.

I think it's an important result because not only does it say that not all fat is bad, but I think it points to a special aspect of fat where we need to do more research."

Scientists also monitored the health of the mice given the fat transplants. When it was inserted into the tummy area, the mice lost weight and their fat cells shrank. The researchers will now try to identify the hormones. 

spoilt:

Does that mean i am unhealthy?

KarmaMod:

If this were true osisi dear, black women esp Black Americans wouldnt be the #1 on the list when it comes to Type 2 diabetes. Especially the overweight ones in the South with their massive ikebe

“I think it’s an important result because not only does it say that not all fat is bad, but I think it points to a special aspect of fat where we need to do more research,” Kahn said.

So the next time you’re wondering if those jeans make your butt look big, just remember that your massive caboose may be saving your life.

Treetop20:

i bet they are talking about the skinny waist
and big butts here. not the ones that their stomach
is proportionate to their butt.

*Toyinrayo:

busybein:

ive added a little weight on my hip region,so its healthy?no need for gym then

Treetop20:

hi lass

busybein:

ive added a little weight on my hip region,so its healthy?no need for gym then

*Toyinrayo:

lmao!!
salut, monsieur.
so, you too get ikebe for back?

stillwater:

Thank God o. Our big ikebe can be put into good use.

Treetop20:

no i don't
that is not good for a man

*Toyinrayo:

lol, tell it to your naija bros

OgidiBoy:

I hope some girls on here are not looking for  justification to be fat. I can't stand fat chics, no need for all that fat. Just today I saw a report on CNN that Oprah hated herself for gaining so much weight.

stillwater:

Thank God o. Our big ikebe can be put into good use.

Treetop20:

and some of them wear tight clothes
come here you will see what i mean

OgidiBoy:

I hope some girls on here are not looking for  justification to be fat. I can't stand fat chics, no need for all that fat. Just today I saw a report on CNN that Oprah hated herself for gaining so much weight.

*Toyinrayo:

Lol, I know about all that jare.
I think it's because of naija men they created skinny jeans for men.
I mean, they might as well make it fashionable

And waz up with the hugging?

Treetop20:

they want you to see the knocks
it is a European thing

OgidiBoy:

I hope some girls on here are not looking for  justification to be fat. I can't stand fat chics, no need for all that fat. Just today I saw a report on CNN that Oprah hated herself for gaining so much weight.

*Toyinrayo:

we're not talking about your pancake butt lol jk