Visceral Fat & Chronic Disease Risk
Why is visceral fat more dangerous than other fat?
Because it's metabolically active, driving inflammation, insulin resistance, and disease.
Explanation
Visceral fat releases inflammatory molecules and hormones that disrupt metabolism. Research shows that reducing visceral fat, even without major changes to total body weight, improves insulin sensitivity and reduces mortality risk.
Practical Emphasis
Monitor waist circumference, use DEXA when available, and reduce visceral fat through resistance training, cardio, and reducing refined carbs.
Action Tip
Target visceral fat reduction to lower risk of chronic disease.
How Memorial Longevity Clinic Can Help
We provide DEXA scans and metabolic testing to quantify visceral fat.
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