Understanding the different types of abdominal fat (visceral fat) is essential for determining health risks linked with different fat distributions. The main forms of abdominal fat are subcutaneous and visceral.
Location: Subcutaneous fat covers abdominal muscles beneath the skin. Pinch and feel the fat.
Implications for health Subcutaneous fat may be linked to obesity, however it is less metabolically active than visceral fat and less linked to cardiovascular disease and metabolic diseases.
Location: Visceral fat surrounds the liver, pancreas, and intestines in the abdominal cavity.
Health Effects: High visceral fat levels raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome.
Implications for health While intramuscular fat is required, too much can cause insulin resistance and muscle dysfunction.
Thermogenic brown fat generates heat. It regulates body temperature and may burn energy.
Assessing health hazards requires understanding belly fat distribution and features. For a more complete picture of metabolic health, fat distribution and visceral fat should be included in addition to BMI and waist circumference.
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