Fat around the organs sends out chemicals that talk to liver cells and immune cells inside the liver.

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Impact of visceral adipose tissue on liver metabolism and insulin resistance. Part II: Visceral adipose tissue production and liver metabolism.

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2008 Nov

The study shows that fat around the belly releases chemicals that travel straight to the liver and talk to liver cells and immune cells there — which is exactly what the claim says.

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Impact of visceral adipose tissue on liver metabolism and insulin resistance. Part II: Visceral adipose tissue production and liver metabolism.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.diabet.2008.04.002

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