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Can the human body still burn fat if it does not have "brown fat" (brown adipose tissue)?
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Yes, but...: As far as i know, everyone has brown fat, though some people have more than others. While brown fat burns fat, it is definitely not the only way our body burns fat. See http://www.Medicalnewstoday.Com/articles/240989.Php.
Answered 10/22/2013
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