The Claim
In Chinese adults, 11beta-HSD1 mRNA expression in visceral adipose tissue is significantly correlated with body mass index across all subjects.
What the research says
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In Chinese adults, higher levels of 11beta-HSD1 mRNA in visceral fat are associated with higher body mass index.
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In Chinese adults, 11beta-HSD1 mRNA expression in visceral adipose tissue is significantly correlated with body mass index across all subjects, suggesting a link between this enzyme's activity and overall adiposity.
Fat cells in the belly produce more of an enzyme that turns a harmless hormone into active cortisol, which makes more fat cells form and triggers inflammation. This process gets stronger as overall body fat increases.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Comparison of gene transcription between subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue in Chinese adults.
Scientists found that people with more belly fat tend to have higher levels of a specific enzyme in that fat, and this was true whether they were thin or overweight. This suggests the enzyme might be linked to how the body stores fat.
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