Zeitschrift für klinische Ernährung und Stoffwechsel

Brown Adipose Tissue: Solving its Role in Energy Expenditure and Thermogenesis

Mitsuo Hamada

Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) is a specialized type of adipose tissue that plays a significant role in energy expenditure and thermogenesis. Unlike white adipose tissue (WAT), which primarily stores energy as triglycerides, BAT is rich in mitochondria and contains high levels of Uncoupling Protein 1 (UCP1), enabling it to dissipate energy as heat. This brief study aims to explore the role of brown adipose tissue in energy expenditure and thermogenesis, highlighting its potential implications for metabolic health.