ften people worry about belly fat and how it may impact their overall health. But the belly fat you can see and feel might not be your biggest concern. Discover the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat and why it really matters.
You do not have to be obese to have visceral fat. Belly fat is often seen as subcutaneous fat, the type of fat the lies directly under your skin. Visceral fat is the unseen fat around your organs, which is often referred to as visceral abdominal fat. Even people who appear to be in shape could be hauling around harmful visceral fat
While subcutaneous fat is less harmful, it is also likely that people with a lot of belly fat also have a substantial amount of visceral fat
Subcutaneous fat is the protective body wrap located under the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin.
Fat calipers are used to provide a rough estimate of how much subcutaneous fat you carry.
Visceral fat is tucked between your organs and adds to belly fat. It is made of several adipose deposits that can contribute to glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia and coronary artery disease.
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