The Claim
In individuals with colorectal polyps or cancer, higher levels of triglyceride accumulation in colorectal tissue are associated with increased body mass index, elevated fasting insulin, higher insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and lower serum adiponectin.
What the research says
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In people with colorectal polyps or cancer, higher fat buildup in the colon tissue is linked to higher body weight, higher blood insulin levels, greater insulin resistance, and lower levels of adiponectin in the blood.
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In individuals with colorectal polyps or cancer, higher levels of triglyceride accumulation in colorectal tissue are associated with increased body mass index, elevated fasting insulin, higher insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and lower serum adiponectin, suggesting a link between metabolic dysfunction and ectopic fat deposition in the colon.
Excess fat around the belly releases too many fatty acids into the blood. The colon lining takes up these fatty acids and stores them as triglycerides because high insulin levels prevent the cells from using them for energy. Low levels of adiponectin make this worse by reducing the ability of cells to break down fat. This buildup of fat in the colon lining is directly tied to how obese and insulin-resistant a person is.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with colorectal polyps or cancer who have more belly fat and higher insulin levels also tend to have more fat stored in their colon lining — and this fat buildup is linked to worse metabolic health.
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