The Claim
Long-term cumulative exposure to elevated metabolic scores for visceral fat and persistently adverse metabolic trajectories is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and older adults.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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People who have consistently high levels of visceral fat and worsening metabolic markers over many years have a higher rate of cardiovascular disease compared to those who do not.
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Long-term cumulative exposure to elevated metabolic scores for visceral fat and persistently adverse metabolic trajectories are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and older adults.
Excess fat around the organs releases chemicals that cause ongoing inflammation, which damages the inside of blood vessels. This damage lets cholesterol build up in the vessel walls, forming plaques that narrow and harden the arteries, eventually causing heart attacks or strokes.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who had consistently high levels of belly fat and poor metabolic health over many years were much more likely to develop heart disease than those with lower levels. The study followed thousands of middle-aged and older adults and found a clear link.
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