My ex-roommate published some research on the accumulation of fat in the body and on obesity and its prevention.

His work was presented as a paper.
http://dmm.biologists.org/content/early/2013/09/18/dmm.013425.abstract

Watch out for this name in the years to come.

In summary, his findings suggest that large doses of fish oil, said to contain specific fatty acids, can lower the cholesterol in blood. 

For all you vegetarians, please consume a lot of walnuts (Omega-3 fatty acids are good for your body!)

I haven't read most of this material yet, but I'm sharing this with you because its important that you are aware of these findings.