In Obesity: low BMR & obesity, which one is cause and which is effect

BMR & obesity, which one is cause and which is effect? [Archive] - Student Doctor Network Forums Obese people have more adipose tissues; adipocytes are low metabolic cells so naturally they have a lower BMR than thin people. So obesity causes a low BMR. However, a low BMR means that you're using less calories to support your body functions, and the excess is stored as fat. So a low BMR causes obes ...Obesity