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Is belly fat full of toxins in humans and in pork?

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No more than other: Fat. The intra-abdominal fat in humans is metabolically different from subcutaneous fat and releases mediators that may be deleterious.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

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