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  "id": 5115721,
  "title": "Berry compound reduces fat buildup in muscle cells, study finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/berry-compound-reduces-fat-buildup-in-muscle-cells-study-finds",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-02T15:20:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-berry-compound-fat-buildup-muscle.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Ectopic lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle is a major health concern driven by factors like high-fat diets, lack of exercise and aging. Unlike subcutaneous fat, these intracellular lipid droplets interfere with normal muscle function and reduce the body's ability to efficiently use glucose and fatty acids. This condition impairs metabolic flexibility and leads to insulin resistance. Therefore,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}