“Women with a higher proportion of gluteal fat tend to have a more favorable metabolic profile, with a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, or high cholesterol,” explained Dr. Konstantinos Manolopoulos, lead author of the study.
The most striking part of the study is the relationship between a large butt and intelligence. According to the researchers, the accumulation of omega-3s in this area of the body is directly related to
brain development and cognitive abilities , especially during pregnancy. Omega-3-rich fat nourishes the fetus’s brain, promoting better neurological development in the baby, suggesting that women with this characteristic could also have smarter children.
Breaking stereotypes
This study has been celebrated by many women who for years have faced social stigma for having a curvier body. In a world obsessed with extreme thinness, this research offers a new perspective: having curves is not only natural, but can also be synonymous with health and intelligence .
Social media has been flooded with positive messages celebrating the discovery. “Finally, science backs us up!” wrote one Twitter user. “My butt is no longer just a fashion statement, it’s now proof of my intelligence,” joked another.
