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Even if you're not overweight, fat around your belly still raises your risk of heart disease.

Scientific Claim

Visceral adiposity is an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, irrespective of total body mass index.

Original Statement

“Visceral fat predicted heart disease outcomes completely independently of overall body weight.”

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471-P: The Visceral Adiposity Index Predicts MACE Both in Cardiovascular Disease Patients with and in Those without Diabetes

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This study found that having too much fat around your organs (visceral fat) increases your risk of heart problems — even if your overall weight or BMI is normal. So, it’s not just how much you weigh, but where the fat is that matters.

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