The Claim
In asymptomatic adults with high coronary artery calcium scores, normal epicardial fat volume is associated with lower levels of systemic inflammation, as indicated by reduced C-reactive protein (CRP), independent of body weight.
What the research says
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Among asymptomatic adults with high coronary artery calcium scores, those with normal epicardial fat volume have lower levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of systemic inflammation, regardless of their body weight.
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In asymptomatic adults with high coronary artery calcium scores, normal epicardial fat volume is associated with lower levels of systemic inflammation, as indicated by reduced C-reactive protein (CRP), independent of body weight.
When fat around the heart stays at a normal level, it does not release excessive inflammatory signals. This keeps the blood vessels healthy and prevents the liver from producing high levels of CRP, a marker of body-wide inflammation. Even when there is heavy calcium buildup in the heart arteries, this normal fat environment stops the inflammation from spreading through the bloodstream.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with a lot of calcium in their heart arteries but little fat around the heart tend to have less inflammation in their blood than those with the same calcium buildup but more heart fat—even if they’re not overweight.
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