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New technique based on electric current effectively fights obesity
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Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
A new method has been discovered that can radically combat fat deposits. And it works based on the principle of affecting fat cells with electric current. According to experts, centimeters melt literally before your eyes. The treatment is based on the mechanism of detoxification of the body, which means that due to stimulation of muscles with electric current, the water mass is eliminated. The procedure has already become widespread in the USA, and ordinary clay is used as a heat conductor.
The procedure begins with measuring the volume of the problem area on the body. And then the specialist starts the manipulation itself. A clay mask is applied to the body, or rather, to certain areas of it. It allows the current to penetrate deeper, and the elimination of excess weight occurs by removing fluid from the body. This effect definitely has a wonderful effect on the mind, but first of all, it is getting rid of excess weight. With the help of this procedure, you can get rid of fat on the stomach, hips and buttocks.
The essence of the method is that electric current has a complex effect on adipose tissue and sharply increases the processes of lipid catabolism (breakdown).
In adipocytes, fat reserves are mainly represented by triglycerides. These are complex organic molecules consisting of the organic alcohol glycerol and fatty acids. In order to reduce fat deposition, we need to initiate the breakdown of triglycerides (lipolysis), and simple molecules will subsequently have to be utilized and removed from the body.
Electric current heats up the fatty tissue, which further accelerates the processes of catabolism and further degradation of fatty deposits. In addition, blood circulation processes are stimulated in the problem area, the inflow of arterial blood and the outflow of venous blood are increased, and lymphatic drainage is accelerated at the same time. All this leads to the activation of metabolic processes, to increased supply of oxygen to cells, and to more effective removal of toxic substances. As a result, a significant percentage of lipids leave the fatty tissue forever.
Cosmetologists offer weight loss sessions not only to women, but also to men who want to get rid of their beer belly. However, the effect of the procedure is not permanent, i.e. it is unlikely that you will be able to get rid of fat deposits forever with one treatment, especially since everything is individual. Despite such positive results, doctors still believe that this is not the best option for getting rid of accumulated fat. It would be better to stick to a healthy diet and lead an active lifestyle.
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