Visceral fat, also known as abdominal fat, is the fat that surrounds internal organs in the abdomen. While it is normal and necessary for the body to store some fat for energy and insulation, excess visceral fat can harm health.
One of the reasons for this is that visceral fat can cause inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation has been linked to various health problems, including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
Visceral fat is metabolically active, producing hormones and other signaling molecules that can affect the body’s inflammatory response.
For example, when there is an excess of visceral fat, it can lead to an overproduction of cytokines, which can trigger inflammation. This can result in chronic low-grade inflammation, where the body is in a constant state of alertness, even in the absence of a threat….