What Is Visceral Fat, Why Is It Problematic And How To Get Rid Of It
Stay Young Bureau | Sep 26, 2023, 20:00 IST
In this article, let’s learn in detail about this stubborn, hidden visceral fat from a leading dermatologist, Dr. Nivedita Dadu.
You may be lean but still, have fat like that of an obese person. Confused! But this is totally possible. This type of fat is also known as Visceral fat. It lies deep within your abdominal walls and surrounds your organs. While some level of visceral fat is healthy as it protects your organs if it increases, it can put your health at risk. We’ll also know from her what health problems this fat can lead to and how we can get rid of it. According to Dr. Dadu, there are two types of fats in our body – Subcutaneous fat and Visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat is found directly under the skin and we can get rid of it by doing a lot of exercises and following a proper diet. On the other hand, Visceral fat or intra-abdominal fat is wrapped around the organs and is very stubborn. The ‘Hidden Fat’ – Visceral Fat Visceral fat is also known as ‘Hidden fat’ as it is stored deep inside the belly. This one’s difficult to get rid of. People suffering from excess intra-abdominal fat can have several health problems even if they are in shape. These include:
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- Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Problems
- Raised Insulin Levels
- Insulin Resistance
- Diabetes
- PCOD (in females)
- Toning of muscles
- Enhancing metabolism
- Increasing blood supply
- Increasing lymphatic drainage
- Strengthening of muscles
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