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The distribution of fat in the body is determined by our genetics. The number of fat cells in our bodies is determined by our diets during childhood, and once set, the number and type of fat cells remain the same throughout life. The amount of fat stored in our fat cells is then determined by our surplus calorie intake and hormonal action, particularly after the age of thirty-five.

Below thirty-five our metabolism and health is mainly driven by our genetic blueprint. After the age of thirty-five, which I refer to throughout as the ‘Tipping Point’, our environment and lifestyle has a greater role on our metabolism, weight and health. This is related to our cellular health.

We know that cells become less efficient with age, which is partly due to hormonal changes, and partly due to our environment, which includes free radical damage, toxic damage, poor nutrition and inefficient fuel usage by the cells, i.e. carbohydrates. There produce toxic end products and free radicals as a by-product of metabolism rather than medium chain fatty acids, which are a much cleaner source of fuel for cells.