Ana Castela, at 22 years old, publicly celebrated reducing her body fat percentage from 20.4% to 14.4%. The singer's physical transformation once again generated buzz on social media and fueled speculation about possible anabolic steroid use, a hypothesis the artist refuted.
The percentage change raised questions among followers about whether 14.4% body fat is considered healthy for a woman. The issue gained attention especially because the artist is young and does not compete professionally as an athlete.
According to experts consulted by the publication, there is no single answer that can be applied generally. Rather than pursuing a specific number, it is necessary to consider individual factors such as age, body composition, health history, diet, exercise routine, and even the method used to take the measurement.
The professionals highlight that each person has unique characteristics that influence what would be a healthy percentage, making it unfeasible to establish a universal standard for all women.
