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Ingrid Bauer/Jean-Claude Catry <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:21:56 -0800
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> I think it's because a mixture of SFA and MUFA is easier to wear.  Body
> fat functions as insulation as well as energy storage, and since SFA
> tends to be rather hard I suppose it would hamper movement.  On the
> other hand, internal depot fat, such as kidney fat, serves a protective
> function and so tends to be very saturated and hard.  Again, that's just
> a conjecture on my part, but it does seem to make sense.


at body temperature all body fats are rather very soft and fluid but yes
kidney fats are less so .
jean-claude

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