Cellulite, a condition that affects up to 90% of women and 10% of men, is often seen as an ugly blemish on the skin. Yet cellulite can have an unsuspected benefit. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what research has revealed about the benefits of cellulite and how you can use it to your advantage.
Cellulite: the sworn enemy of women!
Many women are embarrassed by their body and its imperfections. One such concern is cellulite, that uneven, dimpled appearance of skin often seen around the hips and thighs. Despite the time and effort spent by those who suffer from it to try to reduce the appearance of cellulite, it seems to persist and they are looking for solutions.
The truth is that fat is not distributed equally in all body types, which creates dimples and indentations on the skin, but more noticeable for some shapes. So why do women continually seek out treatments such as creams or procedures to get rid of cellulite? Generally speaking, it is a desire to feel confident in one’s own skin, which we can all relate to, whether our bodies are affected by cellulite or not.
As for men, cellulite is just a myth!
Believe it or not, the idea that men don’t have cellulite is a misconception. Of course, women are more susceptible to developing cellulite due to their unique hormonal system and fat distribution in their body, but there have been many cases where men have been diagnosed with cellulite.
Unfortunately, just like women, many men find themselves stuck in an endless and often frustrating cycle of trying to get rid of it. Although cellulite affects both sexes and is mostly harmless most of the time, lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a balanced diet can help control its occurrence. So if you’re a man and you’re worried about your orange peel skin, worry no more! A new study supports the benefit of your dimples.
The good news is that cellulite indeed has a barely revealed hidden secret.
According to a groundbreaking new study published in the journal Diabetes in November 2022, cellulite may actually protect your brain and have health benefits. While it has long been considered a cosmetic problem, this new research suggests that elements of cellulite may potentially play a role in neurological protection.
The main objective of the study examined gender differences in adipose tissue distribution and its effects on susceptibility to neuroinflammation in mice with dietary obesity. Specifically, male and female mice were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) for 16 weeks to induce food-induced obesity, after which brain inflammation was assessed.
The results showed that the distribution of adipose tissue was significantly different between the sexes, with males showing a greater amount of visceral fat compared to subcutaneous fat, while females showed an opposite pattern. This difference in adipose tissue distribution was associated with greater susceptibility to neuroinflammatory responses in males compared to females after HFD intervention.
Cellulite reacts differently in the two sexes.
Further analysis revealed that males had higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and microglial activation markers than females after HFD consumption. In addition, increased neuronal death and reduced expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines were found in male mice compared to female mice after HFD feeding.
These results suggest that sex differences in adipose tissue distribution may contribute to the differential susceptibility of males and females to neuroinflammation after dietary obesity. The implications of this research are important for understanding how gender is associated with neurological outcomes related to diet-induced obesity and may inform future interventions targeting gender-specific vulnerability to these chronic inflammatory conditions.
