For men with belly fat, certain fats and a specific phospholipid are linked to deep abdominal fat.

Scientific Claim

In men with central obesity, visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is associated with specific triacylglycerols (TG 50:1-5, TG 55:1), phosphatidylcholine (PC 32:0), and VLDL.

Original Statement

“in men VAT was associated with TG 50:1-5, TG 55:1, phosphatidylcholine (PC 32:0), and VLDL ((X)L).”

From study:Gender-Dependent Associations of Metabolite Profiles and Body Fat Distribution in a Healthy Population with Central Obesity: Towards Metabolomics Diagnostics

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The abstract uses 'associated' which correctly reflects observational associations without implying causation.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Gender-Dependent Associations of Metabolite Profiles and Body Fat Distribution in a Healthy Population with Central Obesity: Towards Metabolomics Diagnostics

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2012 Dec

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Gender-Dependent Associations of Metabolite Profiles and Body Fat Distribution in a Healthy Population with Central Obesity: Towards Metabolomics Diagnostics

Score: 26

DOI: 10.1089/omi.2012.0062

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