Where fat is stored in the body — especially around the organs — is linked to how the liver processes energy and how sensitive it is to insulin.

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Impact of visceral adipose tissue on liver metabolism and insulin resistance. Part II: Visceral adipose tissue production and liver metabolism.

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2008 Nov

This study shows that fat around the belly (visceral fat) sends harmful substances to the liver, which messes up how the liver handles sugar and fat, leading to insulin resistance — exactly what the claim says.

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Impact of visceral adipose tissue on liver metabolism and insulin resistance. Part II: Visceral adipose tissue production and liver metabolism.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.diabet.2008.04.002

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