The Claim
Visceral fat, liver fat, and muscle fat infiltration are consistently associated with accelerated cardiovascular aging in both sexes, while body mass index is a weaker predictor, indicating that fat distribution and ectopic fat deposition are more relevant biomarkers of cardiovascular aging than overall body weight.
What the research says
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The amount of fat stored around internal organs and within muscles and the liver is more strongly linked to signs of aging in the heart and blood vessels than overall body weight measured by BMI.
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Visceral fat, liver fat, and muscle fat infiltration are consistently associated with accelerated cardiovascular aging in both sexes, while BMI is a weaker predictor, indicating that fat distribution and ectopic fat deposition are more relevant biomarkers of cardiovascular aging than overall body weight.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Sex-specific body fat distribution predicts cardiovascular ageing
This study found that where fat is stored in the body—like around the organs or in muscles—is a better sign of heart aging than just how much a person weighs. So even if someone isn't overweight, storing fat in the wrong places can still hurt their heart health.
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