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The results showed that sedentary behaviors, especially watching TV, were linked to more visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, and intermuscular fat, which is the fat found between your muscles.
While subcutaneous fat often garners attention due to its visibility, visceral fat poses a more significant risk because of its proximity to vital organs.
“Visceral fat is actually easier to lose than subcutaneous fat because it metabolizes faster, meaning you’re more likely to burn visceral fat for energy,” says Enright.
While subcutaneous fat—the fat stored just under the skin—can be neutral or even beneficial, visceral fat is a different story.
In the latest Alzheimer’s research, hidden fat in various parts of the body was shown to be an early warning sign of the common dementia — as much as 20 years before symptoms emerged.
The high visceral fat group showed lower whole-brain blood flow. No significant difference was observed in cerebral blood flow in the groups with high vs. low subcutaneous fat.
MRI scans of the abdomen were performed to measure the volume of the subcutaneous fat (the fat under skin) and visceral fat (deep hidden fat surrounding the organs).
Visceral fat is the 'hidden fat' behind your abdominal walls and can lead to serious health conditions if not addressed. Here's exactly how to get rid of it.
Subcutaneous fat lies right below the skin, but the more significant health effects come from the visceral fat that’s not visible.