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When the skin senses cold, cold receptors transmit signals to the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center and simultaneously activate brown fat through a direct pathway.
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How Cold and Heat Exposure Activate Brown Fat to Improve Metabolism: Dr. Søberg's Research Explained
youtubeAndrew Huberman11/5/2026
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