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Obesity50
  • Overweight and obesity are characterized by abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation which has shown to increase the risk for several diseases. (springer.com)
  • As ageing is characterized by a markedly loss of muscle mass, reduced exercise and reduced basal metabolic rate with the preference of oxidizing carbohydrate instead of fat, older adults might be even more prone to develop obesity. (springer.com)
  • Excessive calorie intake is usually the reason for obesity and too much belly fat. (umhospital.org)
  • Abdominal obesity, also known as central obesity and truncal obesity, is the human condition of an excessive concentration of visceral fat around the stomach and abdomen to such an extent that it is likely to harm its bearer's health. (wikipedia.org)
  • Abdominal obesity has been strongly linked to cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and other metabolic and vascular diseases. (wikipedia.org)
  • Researchers first started to focus on abdominal obesity in the 1980s when they realized it had an important connection to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Abdominal obesity was more closely related with metabolic dysfunctions connected with cardiovascular disease than was general obesity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Abdominal obesity is linked with higher cardiovascular events among South Asian ethnic population. (wikipedia.org)
  • Abdominal obesity is typically associated with a statistically higher risk of heart disease, hypertension, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes (see below). (wikipedia.org)
  • Metabolic syndrome is associated with abdominal obesity, blood lipid disorders, inflammation, insulin resistance, full-blown diabetes, and increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Developing asthma due to abdominal obesity is also a main concern. (wikipedia.org)
  • Obesity causes decreased tidal volumes due to reduced in chest expansion that is caused both by the weight on the chest itself and the effect of abdominal obesity on flattening the diaphragms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Contributing factors include obesity and a central pattern of fat accumulation with a strong genetic component. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • MS can be defined by the presence of abdominal obesity and any 2 of the following factors: increased fasting plasma glucose, increased TGs, reduced HDL cholesterol, and hypertension. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Gait speed declined most in those with abdominal obesity and dynapenia in the ensuing eight years of monitoring. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • In the participants with abdominal obesity and muscle weakness, we observed a loss of 0.15 m/s in the eight-year period. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Hence the concept of dynapenic abdominal obesity, which we've been studying in our research group for several years," Alexandre told Agencia FAPESP. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Abdominal obesity was defined as a waist circumference exceeding 102 cm for men and 88 cm for women. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Obesity and weight gain in men usually leads to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat around the abdominal area, and this causes vertical stretch marks to appear around the belly. (kkskinproducts.com)
  • Magriplis E, Andrea E, Zampelas A. Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Abdominal Obesity (Second Edition, 2019) The Mediterranean Diet: What it is and its effect on abdominal obesity. (psychologytoday.com)
  • Increased visceral fat is associated with increased health risks and thus, when investigating overweight and obesity, it is important to evaluate the distribution of body fat carefully to decide on the most suitable treatment and the urgency of treatment. (drbazire.uk)
  • Several observational studies [1] show the link between heavy alcohol intake and increased risk of abdominal obesity, that is, excess fat deposition around the waist area. (midss.org)
  • Rat obesity model was established by Ad36 infection and high-fat diet, respectively. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Ultimately, identifying the patterns of fat distribution that are associated with the highest risk of clinically significant prostate cancer may help to elucidate the mechanisms linking obesity with aggressive disease and target men for intervention strategies," said Dickerman. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Visceral fat, stored deep within our abdominal regions, wraps itself around organs such as liver and intestines to increase your risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. (bellyfatsystems.com)
  • We have previously shown that a combination of glucosyl hesperidin (G-hesperidin) plus caffeine reduces accumulation of body fat, whereas G-hesperidin or caffeine alone shows little effect on high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice. (ironmagazine.com)
  • The aim of this study is to evaluate the anti-obesity effect of G-hesperidin plus caffeine on body fat and serum TG in healthy subjects with moderately high body mass index (BMI) and serum TG. (ironmagazine.com)
  • It is known that visceral fat-type obesity induces type-2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease [1-3]. (ironmagazine.com)
  • It can also be termed abdominal obesity, android weight problems or truncal being overweight. (iab2016.com)
  • Although we live in a different world today, we continue to consume foods rich in fat, sugar, and cholesterol - foods that have been linked to increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and obesity. (cupcoffeeco.com)
  • The degree of insulin resistance and the incidence of type 2 diabetes are highest in those with abdominal obesity, as measured by waist circumference or waist-to-hip circumference ratio. (cupcoffeeco.com)
  • These clinical observations regarding the detrimental health effects of central or upper body obesity were subsequently reinforced by the results of large prospective epidemiological studies of diabetes incidence, in which fat patterning of subjects was estimated using body surface measurements, specifically waist and hip circumferences and skinfold thicknesses ( 2 - 5 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • In this context, the relatively few large epidemiologic cohorts that have conducted detailed baseline assessments of abdominal fat distribution in combination with prospective evaluations of outcomes such as incident diabetes can provide novel insights into the natural history of the obesity-diabetes relationship. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • In a study of 8430 men and 7034 women affected by obesity, it was shown that people with ectopic fat obesity are in the greatest risk of NIDDM [5]. (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • In the current study, we explored the association of circulating plasma concentrations of GDF15 with NAFLD in youth with overweight/obesity, and whether changes in plasma concentrations in GDF15 parallel the changes in intrahepatic fat content (HFF%) over time. (nature.com)
  • Plasma GDF15 concentrations were measured by ELISA in 175 youth with overweight/obesity who underwent an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess intrahepatic, visceral, and subcutaneous fat. (nature.com)
  • These data suggest that plasma GDF15 concentrations change with change in intrahepatic fat content in youth with overweight/obesity and may serve as a biomarker for NAFLD in children. (nature.com)
  • In this study, we sought to determine whether GDF15 plasma concentrations are associated with (1) intrahepatic fat content, (2) changes in intrahepatic fat accumulation over time, and (3) the metabolic phenotype related to NAFLD in youth with obesity. (nature.com)
  • To achieve our aims, we measured GDF15 in 175 youth with overweight/obesity who underwent an oral glucose tolerance test and an MRI to measure intrahepatic fat content. (nature.com)
  • Herein, we show that in youth with overweight/obesity, GDF15 plasma concentration is associated with NAFLD and NAFLD-related phenotypes and that changes in plasma GDF15 concentration are driven by changes in intrahepatic fat content. (nature.com)
  • In mammals, VAT depots at different anatomical locations (subcutaneous, preperitoneal, and visceral) are highly heterogeneous in their morpho-phenotypic profiles and contribute differently to homeostasis and obesity development, depending on their ability to trigger and modulate inflammation. (lipedema.net)
  • Some studies have even revealed that abdominal obesity, known clinically as central obesity, and which is measured by the hip-to-waist ratio, may be more important than blood lipids, i.e. 'cholesterol,' and being an active smoker , in determining your risk of heart attack. (nutritruth.org)
  • One of them, titled 'Association of plasma vitamin D levels with adiposity in Hispanic and African Americans,' and which was published in the journal Anticancer Research in 2005, found that vitamin D levels were inversely associated with adiposity in Hispanics and African-Americans, including abdominal obesity. (nutritruth.org)
  • You can view the first-hand studies we have collected on the topic under the 'Problem Substances' Quick Summary on our Abdominal Obesity Research page. (nutritruth.org)
  • The so-called abdominal obesity, which is characterized by an increase in volume in the abdomen, can occur in both women and men. (globalwomenforgood.com)
  • As not only the amount, but also the type of fat and where it is stored may impact the risk of complications of e.g. obesity and diabetes, determining our weight or body mass index (BMI) is not enough. (lu.se)
  • Some experts think that chronic stress causes hormonal changes that contribute to abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and low blood lipid (HDL) levels. (msdmanuals.com)
  • to evaluate the prevalence of obesity and the body fat topography in children and adolescents from both sexes aged 6 to 19 years old with Down syndrome, residents in the city of Campinas, São Paulo. (bvsalud.org)
  • the assessment of the prevalence of obesity and subcutaneous fat topography are important resources to support researchers, and practitioners who work directly on improving the quality of life of children and adolescents with Down syndrome. (bvsalud.org)
  • In children and adolescents with Down i.e., the fat body mass is determined by fat syndrome (DS), high obesity levels were also percentage (BF %), and lean body mass (LBM), recorded from the 80's to the present days5,6. (bvsalud.org)
Internal organs9
  • Visceral fat, on the other hand, sits in the abdominal cavity and accumulates around the internal organs. (umhospital.org)
  • Visceral fat, also known as organ fat or intra-abdominal fat, is located inside the peritoneal cavity, packed in between internal organs and torso, as opposed to subcutaneous fat, which is found underneath the skin, and intramuscular fat, which is found interspersed in skeletal muscle. (wikipedia.org)
  • The two main compartments are subcutaneous (under the skin) and visceral or abdominal (around the internal organs). (drbazire.uk)
  • SSc is a systemic connective tissue disease characterized by vasomotor instability, fibrosis, and immunologic disturbances, as well as by atrophy of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, and internal organs. (medscape.com)
  • The fat beneath the skin is known as subcutaneous fat, and the fat surrounding internal organs within the abdominal cavity is Visceral fat. (postbuck.com)
  • More specifically, the accumulation of fat occurs around the abdomen and internal organs which increases the risk for other metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. (besthghdoctor.com)
  • Due to the depot-specific effects of growth hormone, it most noticeably reduces the fat distributed around the abdomen and internal organs. (besthghdoctor.com)
  • It envelops the internal organs, concentrating mainly in the abdominal cavity. (globalwomenforgood.com)
  • This is the so-called visceral fat, which is responsible for the correct location of the internal organs and protects them from possible injuries. (globalwomenforgood.com)
Organs10
  • Another factor that can contribute to mom belly is the accumulation of visceral fat, which is fat stored around the organs in the abdominal cavity, and subcutaneous fat, which is stored just under the skin. (lifeasmama.com)
  • This is the fat within the abdominal cavity, around the organs. (drbazire.uk)
  • This is fat stored in abnormal sites, within organs such as the liver, pancreas, heart and muscle. (drbazire.uk)
  • The accumulation of fat in specific areas--such as visceral fat (deep in the abdomen, surrounding the organs) and thigh subcutaneous fat (just beneath the skin)--was associated with the risk of advanced and fatal prostate cancer. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Extra weight around the waist - especially deep visceral fat that encases the organs - raises the risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular issues, like heart attack and stroke. (healthline.com)
  • The issues with belly fat is that it is not minimal to the extra layer of padding located just down below the skin (subcutaneous excess fat), it also incorporates visceral extra fat which lies deep inside the stomach, encompassing the inner organs. (iab2016.com)
  • Belly fat , also known as visceral fat, accumulates around the abdominal organs and can have negative effects on health, increasing the risk of various diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. (bacchusgamma.org)
  • Unlike subcutaneous fat, which lies just beneath the skin, visceral fat is deeper and surrounds vital organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. (bacchusgamma.org)
  • Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, accumulates around the abdominal organs and can increase the risk of various diseases. (bacchusgamma.org)
  • Accumulation of fat within and around our organs play an important role in both health and disease. (lu.se)
Accumulates6
  • In women, the fat tends to accumulate around the thighs and hips, but more fat also accumulates in the belly after the menopausal hormone drop. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Subcutaneous fat (the kind you can pinch) differs from visceral fat, which accumulates deep inside of the abdominal region. (bellyfatsystems.com)
  • Without adequate growth hormone levels, fat accumulates much easier in the region. (besthghdoctor.com)
  • While bloating is temporary and typically resolves independently or with a slight change in diet and lifestyle, belly fat accumulates over time. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
  • Fat accumulates over time, especially around the midsection, and sticks around longer. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
  • Fat also accumulates in muscle cells. (msdmanuals.com)
Abdomen9
  • You can pinch subcutaneous fat on the outer abdomen. (umhospital.org)
  • Men in particular are prone to critical accumulations of fat in the abdomen. (umhospital.org)
  • One study from Iowa State University, published in the November 2019 edition of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity , found that muscle loss and the accumulation of body fat around the abdomen, which often begin in middle age and continue into advanced age, are associated with a decline in fluid intelligence. (psychologytoday.com)
  • This new distribution of fat in favour of the abdomen results in a change in the ratio of waist and /hip circumference and ultimately results in an android body shape. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • After the menopause, women also become more prone to storing fat in the abdomen. (drbazire.uk)
  • Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen can precisely quantify the size of individual abdominal fat tissue depots. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Some of this VAT outside the abdomen can become brown or beige fat. (lipedema.net)
  • Both species are evenly distributed throughout the body, but it is in the abdomen that an accumulation of visceral fat and subcutaneous fat is observed. (globalwomenforgood.com)
  • Water-fat images of the abdomen illustrating the separation of water and fat as well as the calculated amount of fat (fat fraction) and the fat composition of the subcutaneous and abdominal fat. (lu.se)
Insulin resistance10
Metabolic16
  • Although caloric intake does usually not increase significantly and may actually decrease with age, this does not seem to compensate for the decline in energy expenditure, which leads to body fat accumulation and consequently to metabolic problems [ 15 ]. (springer.com)
  • Dr Ross is a world leader in the measurement of body fat and body fat distribution, which is why many of our publications focus on the associations of various body fat depots with markers of metabolic risk. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Research from Dr Ross' lab, as well as research done by other groups, has consistently shown that visceral fat is strongly associated with increased metabolic risk. (scienceblogs.com)
  • In contrast, after controlling for abdominal fat, the accumulation of lower body subcutaneous fat (the fat just beneath the skin) is often reported to be associated with reduced metabolic risk. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Unfortunately there are other negative changes in body fat distribution with age, including increased fat storage in the heart, liver, bone marrow, and skeletal muscle, all of which are associated with increased metabolic risk, as well as increased risk of fractures in the case of bone marrow. (scienceblogs.com)
  • As part of his PhD thesis, Dr Davidson has previously shown that exercise is able to reduce total fat and visceral fat, as well as dramatically improving metabolic risk and functional health in elderly men and women . (scienceblogs.com)
  • To the best of our knowledge, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), bile salt hydrolase (BSH), metabolic endotoxemia and the endocannabinoid (eCB) system are essential in regulating the initiation and progression of MS through the normalization of adipogenesis and the regulation of insulin secretion, fat accumulation, energy homeostasis, and plasma cholesterol levels. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Objective: To investigate the effects of TH9507, a novel growth hormone releasing factor, on abdominal fat accumulation, metabolic and safety parameters in HIV-infected patients with central fat accumulation. (natap.org)
  • In non-HIV-infected patients [6] and among HIV-infected patients with changes in fat distribution [7], increased waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and central fat accumulation is related to increased metabolic risk indices. (natap.org)
  • Accumulation of abdominal fat mass is closely related to the onset of metabolic disorders, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Weight is the result of a balance between energy consumption (basal metabolic rate and physical activity) and dietary energy intake, so a decrease in consumption inevitably leads to weight gain and the build-up of excess fat. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • In a normal-weight person, the amount of fat reaching the liver at any one moment is perfectly within the liver's metabolic capacity, and no adverse effects are produced. (drbazire.uk)
  • The nature of dietary fat determines the extent of metabolic alterations reflected in adipocytes through modifications in the pattern of adipokines secretion and modulation of key genes mRNA expression. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Both types can contribute to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and metabolic syndrome - however visceral fat responds better to weight loss/diet than subcutaneous fat, so visceral should be your initial target when looking to make improvements. (bellyfatsystems.com)
  • Therefore, the metabolic changes in GHD are characterized by increased waist circumference and body fat percentage. (besthghdoctor.com)
  • This is a metabolic pathway through which stored fat breaks down into fatty acids. (besthghdoctor.com)
Dual energy X-ray a2
  • The primary outcome was change in abdominal fat, assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and cross-sectional computerized tomography scan. (natap.org)
  • Android, gynoid, visceral, and subcutaneous abdominal fat masses (via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry ) and fasting glucose and lipid profiles were assessed at baseline and 6 months. (karger.com)
Loss of subcutaneous1
Intra-abdominal fat2
Metabolism9
  • Exercise not only helps to strengthen the muscles, but it also improves cardiovascular health, increases metabolism, and promotes fat loss. (lifeasmama.com)
  • Resistance training helps to build lean muscle mass, which increases metabolism and promotes fat loss. (lifeasmama.com)
  • This provokes inflammation and resistance to the effects of insulin, a hormone important in fat and sugar storage and metabolism. (drbazire.uk)
  • Wortmannin, an inhibitor of PI3K, was used to further investigate the role of transcription factors FoxO1 and PPARγ and their downstream target genes in promoting adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation, and in regulating glucose and lipid metabolism. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The research pointed out that meat, dairy, and sugary foods, when consumed over a long duration, affect blood sugar, glucose metabolism, and accumulation of fat in the body. (cupcoffeeco.com)
  • Green tea is another excellent option, as it contains compounds that can boost metabolism and increase fat burning. (bacchusgamma.org)
  • Since carnitine is involved in fat metabolism, attention is being paid to its possible role in NIDDM. (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • The metabolism, fat accumulation, and propensity towards inflammation of VAT and SAT is different, and various studies have shown a different embryonic origin of each of them. (lipedema.net)
  • Without fat, he simply could not exist, because this is a necessary energy reserve for everyone, consumed in critical situations, and also the key to successful metabolism, hormone production, etc. (globalwomenforgood.com)
Depots3
  • All of this brings me to our current review, which summarizes the changes in these and other fat depots with normal ageing. (scienceblogs.com)
  • So even without gaining weight, body fat percentage tends to increase with age, and the increase is mostly due to increases in the worst fat depots. (scienceblogs.com)
  • WL achieved via a hypocaloric, nutritionally complete, higher protein meal plan is effective in reducing body fat in the android, gynoid, and visceral depots, which relate to cardiometabolic improvements. (karger.com)
Liver15
  • Our objective was to investigate changes in liver fat and insulin sensitivity during a 2-year diet intervention. (nature.com)
  • Liver fat was measured with proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy. (nature.com)
  • Forty-one women completed the examinations for liver fat and were included. (nature.com)
  • After 24 months, liver fat decreased 50% (25-75%) in the PD group and 49% (27-71%) in the LFD group. (nature.com)
  • 0.001 for Liver IR index and HOMA-IR), but deteriorated between 6 and 24 months without association with liver fat changes. (nature.com)
  • A PD with ad libitum intake had a significant and persistent effect on liver fat and differed significantly from a conventional LFD at 6 months. (nature.com)
  • Changes in liver fat did not associate with alterations in insulin sensitivity. (nature.com)
  • and there is also fat accumulation in the muscle, liver and heart [ 10 ]. (springer.com)
  • You may also hear the term ectopic fat, which is when fat "overflows" into other tissues, such as the liver, pancreas and muscles. (drbazire.uk)
  • Subcutaneous fat, on the other hand, not only releases its stored fats more slowly, but those fats enter the general circulation and reach the liver in lower concentrations, so they are less likely to cause damage. (drbazire.uk)
  • We have found that 40% of obese Hispanic children and adolescents have a liver fat fraction above 5.5%, a clinical criteria for NAFLD diagnosis Over time, NAFLD can lead to cirrhosis, liver disease and eventually liver cancer. (goranlab.com)
  • Our prior studies, as well as recent studies in animal models, provide compelling evidence that the impact of the PNPLA3 variant on liver fat is exacerbated by high dietary sugar. (goranlab.com)
  • Current approaches to reducing liver fat however are limited to general advice on weight loss and healthy eating but do not directly address the mechanism of excess fat accumulation in the liver, especially as it relates to this genetic predisposition in Hispanics. (goranlab.com)
  • In 2001 a newly-discovered hormone, produced in abdominal fat (as well as in the liver and some white blood cells) was linked to diabetes in mice. (healthybeings.com)
  • Excess abdominal fat leads to excess free fatty acids in the portal vein, increasing fat accumulation in the liver. (msdmanuals.com)
Computed tomography1
  • To provide high quality evidence, Barbra Dickerman, PhD, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and her colleagues analyzed body fat distribution using the gold-standard measure of computed tomography imaging and assessed the risk of being diagnosed with, and dying from, prostate cancer among 1,832 Icelandic men who were followed for up to 13 years. (technologynetworks.com)
Total abdominal fat2
  • As you might expect, the changes are not good - there is a progressive increase in total abdominal fat (and especially visceral fat), as well as a progressive loss of lower body subcutaneous fat. (scienceblogs.com)
  • 4. Soy Protein - While soy has become a punching bag of sorts, for rightful (GMO/non-organic/over-consumption/exclusively non-fermented) and wrongful reasons (disregarding the positive soy research ), it does seem to have value as a medicinal food in addressing subcutaneous and total abdominal fat in postmenopausal women, likely because it does have hormone-modulating properties. (nutritruth.org)
Adipocytes2
Waist7
Amount of abdominal2
  • In other words, if two people have the same amount of abdominal fat, the one with more leg and butt fat is likely to be the healthier of the two. (scienceblogs.com)
  • You may experience a significant reduction in the amount of abdominal subcutaneous fat as soon as 6 weeks after starting HGH therapy. (besthghdoctor.com)
Increases3
  • In contrast, strategies using GH secretagogues, may result in physiological increases in GH secretion and reduced truncal fat with fewer side effects [14]. (natap.org)
  • Furthermore, fat mass usually increases progressively with age, and is particularly localized to the abdominal region. (frontiersin.org)
  • Detailing the association between fat accumulation, weak muscles and loss of mobility, Alexandre said that a decrease in subcutaneous fat and an increase in abdominal fat are normal as age increases. (bignewsnetwork.com)
Tissue5
  • In addition, macrophage retention in fat was associated with upregulated tissue CD68 and tumor necrosis factor mRNA expression and with increased plasma high sensitivity C-reactive protein. (massagemag.com)
  • Although the term HIV-associated lipodystrophy refers to abnormal central fat accumulation (lipohypertrophy) and localized loss of fat tissue (lipoatrophy), some patients have only lipohypertrophy, some have only lipoatrophy, and, less commonly, a subset of patients exhibits a mixed clinical presentation. (medscape.com)
  • This occurs when the connective tissue holding the abdominal muscles together, known as the linea alba, weakens and stretches during pregnancy. (lifeasmama.com)
  • Primarily at menopause, she adds, more pounds are inclined to park themselves around the midsection, as the ration of excess fat to lean tissue shifts and excess fat storage commences favouring the higher system in excess of the hips and thighs. (iab2016.com)
  • Studies suggest that HGH inhibits the activity of the LPL in fat tissue , without affecting its expression in skeletal muscle or heart tissues. (besthghdoctor.com)
Thigh2
  • In the first prospective study of directly measured body fat distribution and prostate cancer risk, investigators found that higher levels of abdominal and thigh fat are associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Regarding the body fat topography, most showed higher concentration of fat in the thigh, and smaller deposits in the biceps region. (bvsalud.org)
Macrophage accumulation1
  • dSAT displayed an intermediate level of macrophage accumulation between sSAT and VAT. (nih.gov)
Retroperitoneal fat2
  • Intra-abdominal (visceral) fat rather than subcutaneous or retroperitoneal fat appears to be critical here. (cupcoffeeco.com)
  • Abdominal VAT locations are the omental depot, the mesenteric depot around the intestines, and retroperitoneal fat around the kidney. (lipedema.net)
Belly fat accumulation2
  • In addition, men and women who are living a sedentary life style with minor exercising are also at danger of belly fat accumulation. (iab2016.com)
  • Incorporating nutrient-dense foods into your meals can help promote weight loss and reduce belly fat accumulation. (bacchusgamma.org)
Burn Belly Fat2
  • Targeted exercises that focus on the abdominal muscles can help burn belly fat and strengthen your core, leading to a more toned and defined midsection. (bacchusgamma.org)
  • The human growth hormone (HGH) can induce weight loss and burn belly fat when used as a treatment for growth hormone deficiency (GHD). (besthghdoctor.com)
Excess abdominal fat2
Android1
Adiposity1
  • In this study, we assessed the effect of TH9507, a novel growth hormone releasing factor (GRF) analog, over 12 weeks in HIV-infected men and women with evidence of fat redistribution and increased truncal adiposity. (natap.org)
Type 2 diabet5
  • This inflammation is considered to be the link between excess body fat and chronic diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. (drbazire.uk)
  • Central fat accumulation is a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes. (scilifelab.se)
  • Diets high in sugars and processed foods tend to increase visceral fat, decreasing insulin processing capacity and potentially raising your risk for Type 2 diabetes. (bellyfatsystems.com)
  • According to the World Health Organization, type 2 diabetes is largely a result of a sedentary lifestyle and excessive consumption of diets rich in animal fat and cholesterol. (cupcoffeeco.com)
  • Belly fat directly leads to higher risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, hormonal issues and poor digestion. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
Central fat accumulation1
  • Conclusions: TH9507 reduced truncal fat, improved the lipid profile and did not increase glucose levels in HIV-infected patients with central fat accumulation. (natap.org)
Inflammation1
Body fat22
  • In the late 1980s and early 1990s insightful and powerful imaging techniques were discovered that would further help advance the understanding of the health risks associated with body fat accumulation. (wikipedia.org)
  • So while normal ageing is associated with detrimental changes in body fat distribution, exercise can dramatically reduce these effects. (scienceblogs.com)
  • I just checked my body fat percentage and it went DOWN 2% once I started following your advice. (bellyfatfurnace.com)
  • See my article on chronic diseases associated with excess body fat here . (drbazire.uk)
  • One of the key determinants of body fat distribution is the sex hormone status. (drbazire.uk)
  • The differences in body fat distribution, clinical biochemical indicators, insulin sensitivity and gene expression were compared. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Genome-wide association studies have identified numerous loci associated with body fat distribution. (scilifelab.se)
  • Body fat distribution on CT imaging and prostate cancer risk and mortality in the AGES-Reykjavik Study. (technologynetworks.com)
  • The primary outcome will be infant body fat by DEXA and secondary outcomes will be infant cognition and appetite regulation, including gut-derived appetite hormones in a sub-set. (goranlab.com)
  • 2) Determine whether the effects of dietary sugars and HMOs on body fat changes over the first 24 months of life are mediated by gut microbiome changes. (goranlab.com)
  • Genetic analysis shows that the relationship between genes and body fat distribution is stronger in women than it is in men. (healthline.com)
  • For African men, the pot stomach is regarded as an evidence of a perfectly-to-do human being, hence the rather lackadaisical angle to controlling the amassed body fat. (iab2016.com)
  • But outside of the motivation to protect a good physique and surface pleasing in general public, a amount of folks, male and female alike could possibly be ignorant of the danger that belly body fat pose. (iab2016.com)
  • Tummy excess fat or stomach body fat is a combination of both of those visceral and subcutaneous body fat. (iab2016.com)
  • Body fat accrued in the lower human body is subcutaneous, even though body fat in the stomach region is largely visceral. (iab2016.com)
  • Also mentioned that it could also be genetic as African females obviously have body fat in their stomach immediately after childbirth. (iab2016.com)
  • There are unsafe health dangers related with failure to verify stomach body fat further than an uninteresting bodily visual appearance. (iab2016.com)
  • While the importance of increased body mass in diabetes etiology is unequivocal, it has been recognized for some time that the distribution of body fat provides additional resolution regarding diabetes risk. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • There is irrefutable scientific evidence that GHD leads to multiple symptoms including an increase in body fat . (besthghdoctor.com)
  • most subjects had excess body fat, with the higher values being found among the females. (bvsalud.org)
  • It is known that excess body fat is composition is usually conceptualized as a associated with heart disease, diabetes, designation given to represent the set of physical hypertension, and certain types of cancer1-3. (bvsalud.org)
  • adolescents with DS should be redoubled, There are fewer methods for estimating because excess body fat is one of the body fat in children and adolescents compared characteristics of the syndrome, which can to the number of existing methods for adults, seriously contribute to the increased incidence of since ethical issues prevent the use of certain several diseases. (bvsalud.org)
Obese subjects1
  • Dr. Gokce of Boston University School of Medicine and colleagues studied subcutaneous abdominal fat samples from 77 obese subjects. (massagemag.com)
Postmenopausal women1
Cardiovascular disease1
  • While subcutaneous fat, unlike visceral fat, is not considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, it is known that a deficiency of one of sunlight's best known beneficial byproducts, vitamin D , is associated with greater visceral fat. (nutritruth.org)
Health risks2
Buttocks3
Muscles13
  • Sao Paulo [Brazil], September 5 (ANI): Older people with abdominal fat, weak muscles have a risk of developing mobility problems, according to a recent study led by a team of international researchers. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • The findings of the study published in the journal 'Age and Ageing', revealed that the dangerous combination of weak muscles and abdominal fat can lead to a significant loss of gait speed in older people. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Our comparative analysis showed loss of gait speed occurring mainly when abdominal fat and weak muscles were associated. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Gait speed didn't decline so sharply in older people who had only abdominal fat or only weak muscles," said Tiago da Silva Alexandre, a professor at the Department of Gerontology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Sao Carlos (CCBS-UFSCar), and last author of a paper on the study. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Called SABE and conducted by the University of Sao Paulo's School of Public Health (FSP-USP), the study did not analyse the correlations between abdominal fat, weak muscles and gait speed. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Men get them as well and the most common reasons are growth spurts during puberty, rapid weight gain that causes abdominal stretch marks, and bodybuilding , which causes the skin around the muscles to stretch as they grow. (kkskinproducts.com)
  • This is because the abdominal muscles and skin stretch during pregnancy and may not return to their pre-pregnancy state without targeted exercises. (lifeasmama.com)
  • These exercises target the abdominal muscles and can help tone and strengthen the core. (lifeasmama.com)
  • One factor that can contribute to mom belly is the separation of the rectus abdominal muscles, known as diastasis recti. (lifeasmama.com)
  • The following exercises can help strengthen the core and abdominal muscles, which are essential for improving posture, reducing back pain, and toning the midsection. (lifeasmama.com)
  • Rowing movements, such as bent-over rows, can help activate the back muscles, which are often neglected in traditional abdominal exercises. (lifeasmama.com)
  • This is the fat beneath the skin, but above the muscles. (drbazire.uk)
  • The excess fat in the body also leads to fat being stored in the muscles. (drbazire.uk)
Skin8
  • Under a simple local anaesthetic or under a general anaesthetic, depending on the size of the fat layer under the skin, excess fat is removed with cannulas. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • Distinct papules and subcutaneous nodules may be present in patients with NSF, and the skin may develop a woody texture. (medscape.com)
  • In some patients, the skin may resemble the texture of an orange (ie, peau d'orange), as seen in this abdominal image. (medscape.com)
  • The largest amount of fat, about 80% in normal-weight persons, is under the skin (SAT), mainly in the gluteal, femoral, and abdominal regions. (lipedema.net)
  • Superficial fat compartments from top to bottom would be outer skin, SSAT, SF, then DSAT, which sits on the muscle. (lipedema.net)
  • In other words, it's known as a "deep" fat that's stored further underneath the skin than "subcutaneous" belly fat. (austinthyroid.com)
  • Unlike excess fat and skin build-up, it is possible to get rid of belly-bloating with probiotics, fermented foods like kimchi, yoghurt, kombucha, kanji, peppermint oil, and herbal teas. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
  • Fat in the human body is concentrated in two main places - under the skin, and then it is customary to talk about subcutaneous fat, and inside the body. (globalwomenforgood.com)
Compartments1
  • Fat is stored in the body in different compartments. (drbazire.uk)
MRNA1
Change in the ratio1
  • The change in the ratio of visceral/subcutaneous abdominal fat mass was not significant in either group and did not differ between groups (WL: 0.65 [-0.38 to 1.68] vs. WS: 0.05 [-1.00 to 1.10] g, p = 0.42). (karger.com)
Glucose1
  • Abdominal fat is especially active hormonally, secreting a group of hormones called adipokines that may possibly impair glucose tolerance. (wikipedia.org)
Risks2
  • A sedentary life, poor eating habits, and increased belly fat are associated with high risks of chronic degenerative diseases. (midss.org)
  • The article focuses on differentiating the two and helping you understand the causes, prevention methods and underlying risks of belly fat and bloating. (buyhealthyproduct.com)
Secretion1
  • Normally, HGH has a pulsatile secretion, and fat breakdown begins around 1-2 hours after a peak. (besthghdoctor.com)
Decrease4
  • In many populations and societies, there have been an elevated consumption of energy-dense foods containing excessive amount of fat and sugar and a decrease in physical activity due to the predominantly sedentary nature of today's work, passive modes of transportation and increasing urbanization [ 13 , 14 ]. (springer.com)
  • We have compiled 13 scientifically supported techniques to decrease belly fat and lose weight easily in two weeks. (midss.org)
  • Studies have demonstrated that people who engage in regular moderate-intensity workouts experience a decrease in visceral fat even without changing their weight. (bellyfatsystems.com)
  • To decrease visceral fat effectively, adopt a healthy eating plan consisting of lean proteins, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and fresh fruits and vegetables while limiting sugars, added salts and trans fats. (bellyfatsystems.com)
Ectopic fat1
  • Ectopic fat alters organ function and can provoke chronic disease. (drbazire.uk)
Reduces1
  • The UFSCar researchers noted that an accumulation of abdominal fat activates an intense inflammatory cascade, which consumes muscle mass and reduces strength. (bignewsnetwork.com)
Significantly5
  • Our results showed that intake of a combination of 500-mg G-hesperidin and 75-mg caffeine for 12 weeks significantly reduced abdominal fat (especially subcutaneous fat), body weight […] in subjects with a moderately high BMI", the researchers wrote. (ironmagazine.com)
  • After intervention, decreases in abdominal fat area (AFA), especially subcutaneous fat area (SFA), were significantly greater in the G-hesperidin with 50-mg caffeine group (AFA:-8.4? (ironmagazine.com)
  • Though subcutaneous fats poses beauty problems, visceral fat is joined with significantly extra hazardous wellbeing complications. (iab2016.com)
  • However, the timeline for losing belly fat can vary significantly from person to person. (postbuck.com)
  • Youth with NAFLD had significantly higher plasma concentrations of GDF15 than those without NAFLD, independent of age, sex, ethnicity, BMI z -score (BMIz), and visceral fat ( P = 0.002). (nature.com)
Reduce belly3
  • The most important step to reduce belly fat is to take action, change to healthy eating habits, and perform strength training. (midss.org)
  • We have a large amount of ladies and gals alike who come in this article just due to the fact they want to reduce belly unwanted fat. (iab2016.com)
  • By incorporating a combination of healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle changes, you can effectively reduce belly fat and transform your midsection. (bacchusgamma.org)
Triglyceride1
Excessive2
  • Although many assume only overweight or obese individuals possess excessive visceral fat stores in their bodies, thin people too can have too much visceral fat storage in their bodies. (bellyfatsystems.com)
  • Consuming a diet high in refined sugars, processed foods, and excessive calories can accumulate visceral fat. (postbuck.com)
Adipocyte1
  • Inhibition of CRABP-1 impairs the production of retinoic acid, leading to decreased fat storage and adipocyte apoptosis, with the subsequent release of lipids into the circulation. (medscape.com)