Why belly fat is worse for your liver than other fat
Impact of visceral adipose tissue on liver metabolism
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Practical Takeaways
Prioritize reducing belly fat through diet and exercise to lower liver exposure to harmful fatty acids and cytokines.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Practical Takeaways
Prioritize reducing belly fat through diet and exercise to lower liver exposure to harmful fatty acids and cytokines.
Publication
Journal
Diabetes & Metabolism
Year
2008
Authors
M. Lafontan, J. Girard
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Claims (4)
Visceral adipose tissue releases bioactive molecules directly into the portal venous system, exposing the liver to elevated concentrations of free fatty acids and inflammatory cytokines.
Too much fat around the organs can mess up blood sugar and fat levels in the blood, which over time can lead to diabetes and heart problems.
Fat around the organs dumps fat and inflammatory signals straight into the liver through a special blood pipe, where they can mess with liver cells and immune cells.
Scientists are trying to figure out why belly fat affects the liver more than fat under the skin, by comparing how the two types of fat work.