The Claim

A one-year weight loss program in women with obesity reduces epicardial fat thickness from an average of 0.51 cm to 0.39 cm.

Source: Reversal of metabolic syndrome with weight loss decreases epicardial fat more than weight loss alone in women with obesity.

What the research says

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Supports
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Quantitative
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In plain English

Women with obesity who complete a one-year weight loss program experience a measurable decrease in epicardial fat thickness, from an average of 0.51 cm to 0.39 cm.

See the scientific wording

A one-year weight loss program in women with obesity results in a significant reduction in epicardial fat thickness from an average of 0.51 cm to 0.39 cm, indicating that sustained weight loss reduces this cardiovascular risk-associated fat depot.

Why this might work

When a person loses weight, the body breaks down fat stores throughout the body, including the heart area. Less fat is available to be stored around the heart, so the layer of fat covering the heart gets thinner.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Reversal of metabolic syndrome with weight loss decreases epicardial fat more than weight loss alone in women with obesity.

    Women who lost weight over a year also lost fat around their hearts, which is good because that fat is linked to heart disease. The study measured this directly and found a clear drop.

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