A NHS doctor explains why having a big bottom is an indicator of living a longer life.

Dr. Karan Raj, who has 4.4 million followers on TikTok, claims that having a heavy-duty derrière and thick thighs will “save lives.”

The expert claims that lower body fat stores increase longevity.

Karan Raj, UK’s National Health Service Officer, voiced the health benefits of big buttocks. 

He posted a video with an explanation on TikTok. 

While many fans are confused by the science behind the strange fact, the medical expert stated in his video:

“Research shows that fat deposited in the gluteofemoral region can reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in comparison to having more visceral fat around your organs.

“That’s because these two types of fat behave differently, visceral fat can wrap around organs and release fatty acids and cytokines, which can cause inflammations, this can damage the heart as well as other things.”

But with more “posterior padding”, or gluteofemoral fat in scientific terms, the fat is typically distributed under the skin.

“Subcutaneous,” Dr Karan noted. “Fat in this region can actually act like a sponge.

“It can store fatty acids and stop it going to the internal organs and causing damage.

“So remember, thick thighs can save lives.”

His message has brought joys to many viewers who claimed to have both features, with them joking: “I’m going to live forever, not going anywhere then.”

“Yes finally something useful I get from it,” another wrote while one sarcastically commented: “Well I guess I should probably go ahead and get my will set up since I might not have long left. I barely even have one…”

Dr Karan gave one more tip: “Fat in gluteofemoral region actually secretes lepton, which regulates appetite and body weight and ‘mops up’ fatty acids!”

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