• Android fat distribution describes the distribution of human adipose tissue mainly around the trunk and upper body, in areas such as the abdomen, chest, shoulder and nape of the neck. (wikipedia.org)
  • 50% of the variance in abdominal fat mass observed in humans is due to genetic factors The cellular characteristics of adipose tissue in android and [gynoid] obese women are different. (wikipedia.org)
  • Visceral fat is technically the excess accumulation of intra-abdominal adipose tissue. (edu.sy)
  • Specifically, there can be sizable differences in the amounts of visceral (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) between individuals with the same waist circumference. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a part of visceral fat deposited around the heart between the pericardium and myocardium[ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Abnormal deposition of fat in the adipose tissue due to chronic over nutrition or reduced physical activity or hereditary reasons is called as obesity [1]. (oatext.com)
  • Areas of abdominal visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) were calculated using computed tomography imaging. (go.jp)
  • To try and identify Alzheimer's risks earlier, researchers assessed the association between brain MRI volumes, as well as amyloid and tau uptake on positron emission tomography (PET) scans, with body mass index (BMI), obesity, insulin resistance and abdominal adipose (fatty) tissue in a cognitively normal midlife population. (kget.com)
  • Waist circumference (WC) does not distinguish visceral from subcutaneous adipose tissue, and hence cannot accurately reflect levels of visceral adipose tissue [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is now widely known that visceral adipose tissue (belly fat) and ectopic fat are more harmful to health than fat at other sites in the body. (drbazire.uk)
  • Visceral adipose tissue is in close proximity to the liver, and its blood vessels run directly to the liver. (drbazire.uk)
  • Thus, when fat is released from visceral adipose tissue, it goes directly to the liver, which has to process it. (drbazire.uk)
  • However, an individual with excessive visceral adipose tissue will continually send large amounts of fat to the liver, leading to fat accumulation in the liver cells (ectopic fat) and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. (drbazire.uk)
  • The fat cells in visceral adipose tissue are different from those in subcutaneous fat. (drbazire.uk)
  • When fat stores increase, the adipose tissue can accommodate the extra fat by increasing the number of fat cells or by increasing their size. (drbazire.uk)
  • Both of these mechanisms are observed but, for various reasons, in visceral adipose tissue fewer new adipocytes (fat cells) appear than in subcutaneous adipose tissue, and there is a much greater increase in cell size. (drbazire.uk)
  • At multiple regression, IMT was predicted, other than by age, by the amount of the visceral adiposity, expressed as visceral adipose tissue at ultrasonography, and by serum eotaxin. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The association found between the amount of visceral fat and circulating levels of eotaxin on the one hand, and IMT on the other, could reinforce the hypothesis that IL-17, released by the visceral adipose tissue, induces eotaxin secretion via the smooth muscle cells present in the atheromatosus vessels. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It has been suggested that high ABSI relates to a greater fraction of abdominal adipose tissue and appears to be a significant risk factor for premature death [ 21 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (SAT) were defined by the Hologic APEX software used in the scan analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • Visceral adipose tissue area, mass and volume of fat inside abdominal cavity were measured at the approximate interspace location of L4 and L5 vertebra. (cdc.gov)
  • Low Testosterone and Increased Risk of Diabetes and Adipose Fat. (naturalbiohealth.com)
  • Other findings indicate that low testosterone levels predisposed men to adipose fat which, in turn, seemed to raise their risk of diabetes mellitus. (naturalbiohealth.com)
  • The clinical trials of this potential peptide show that it cuts down visceral adipose tissue (VAT), particularly in the abdominal region. (muscleandbrawn.com)
  • The co-existence of impaired bone health (osteopenia/osteoporosis), reduced muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia), and increased adiposity (obesity) in middle-aged and older people has been identified in recent studies, leading to a proposal for the existence of "osteosarcopenic obesity" as a distinct entity. (springer.com)
  • Routine evaluation of an expression of weight not adiposity [ 11 ] regional fat distribution on a wide scale and it provides no information on body fat requires methods that are simpler than distribution, so it can mask true obesity- dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), related risk in children [ 3 ]. (who.int)
  • Studies using higher dose, pharmacologic growth hormone (GH) administration have resulted in reduced visceral adiposity in this population, but are associated with increased insulin resistance and side effects [10-13]. (natap.org)
  • 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)
  • Sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) is an anthropometric index associated with visceral adiposity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It remains relatively unknown whether SAD, as a manifest measure of visceral adiposity, differs by sex in the general population and in the subgroups defined by socio-economic characteristics. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is well established that abdominal adiposity is a strong predictor of morbidity and mortality independent of BMI ( 1 , 2 ). (diabetesjournals.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)
  • Measurements were taken first to establish baseline levels of glucose, body mass index, visceral adiposity, subcutaneous fat, fasting insulin and C-peptide levels, and overall testosterone levels (which were within the normal range relative to the men's age). (naturalbiohealth.com)
  • Differences in body fat distribution are found to be associated with high blood pressure, high triglyceride, lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and high fasting and post-oral glucose insulin levels The android, or male pattern, fat distribution has been associated with a higher incidence of coronary artery disease, in addition to an increase in resistance to insulin in both obese children and adolescents. (wikipedia.org)
  • Studies have also related central abdominal obesity (indicated via increased waist-hip ratio) with increases in peripheral fasting insulin levels. (wikipedia.org)
  • HIV-infected patients treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) commonly experience changes in fat distribution that include increased visceral and central fat accumulation [1], as well as loss of subcutaneous fat in association with insulin resistance and dyslipidemia [2,3]. (natap.org)
  • It has been recognized that reduction of abdominal visceral fat and subcutaneous fat are associated with improvement in insulin-resistance (IR) after weight loss. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Furthermore, the decrement ratio of SIVG EAT thickness ( r = −0.370, p = 0.017) and decrement ratio of subcutaneous fat area ( r = −0.673, p = 0.006) were significantly correlated with improvement of OGTT-derived Matsuda insulin-sensitivity index. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The decrement ratio of SIVG EAT correlated with improvement of both HOMA-IR and OGTT-derived Matsuda insulin-sensitivity indexes after weight loss in obese non-diabetic men with MetS. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Animal study showed that the rate of insulin induced lipogenesis was significantly higher in EAT compared with other fat depots[ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Overconsumption of energy-dense foods results in excessive fat deposition and enhanced insulin resistance. (oatext.com)
  • FFAs spill into systemic circulation result in lipotoxicity of organs such as pancreas, heart and muscles initiate a viscous cycle of fat damage, inflammation, worsening insulin resistance and beta cell insulin secretion, and eventually demonstration of T2DM. (oatext.com)
  • Visceral fat content is an independent predictor of insulin resistance, whilst adipokines such as adiponectin protect against obesity-induced T2DM. (oatext.com)
  • The cause/consequence characteristics of the relationship between insulin resistance, pathological fat deposition and/or mobilsation, elevated and/or poorly-distributed lipid within myocytes and an impaired capacity to use lipid as fuel remains to be clarified as does the role of muscle mitochondria in the metabolic decline. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Prevalence of insulin resistance, obesity and type 2 diabetes in the US adult population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This provokes inflammation and resistance to the effects of insulin, a hormone important in fat and sugar storage and metabolism. (drbazire.uk)
  • Although obesity is a high risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease, not all obese individuals are accompanied by insulin resistance or increased risk of T2DM and cardiovascular disease [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The differences in body fat distribution, clinical biochemical indicators, insulin sensitivity and gene expression were compared. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This slows down the ability of the body to burn this excess fat, while also promoting insulin resistance. (cupcoffeeco.com)
  • Type 2 diabetes: Obesity impairs insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, leading to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (healthuureviews.com)
  • Abdominal fat and the proportion of lean body mass have both been independently considered as risk factors leading to insulin resistance and to an increased risk of developing chronic diseases later in life. (imed.pub)
  • Chiarelli F, Marcovecchio ML. Insulin resistance and obesity in childhood. (imed.pub)
  • Recent findings from the University Hospital in Ghent, Belgium illustrate that age is related to a drop in free testosterone levels and free insulin-like growth factor-1, while contributing to an increase in body mass index and fat mass. (naturalbiohealth.com)
  • In a subgroup of 57 men aged 70-80 years, the lower that testosterone levels dropped, the higher the percentage of body and abdominal fat, as well as plasma insulin levels. (naturalbiohealth.com)
  • 9 -12 Although ashitaba has been reported to possess numerous health benefits, it has most notably been utilized as a medicinal plant to prevent obesity and its complications, such as metabolic syndrome, specifically insulin resistance and hyperlipidemia. (medcraveonline.com)
  • Although subcutaneous fat is unsightly and can impair athletic performance, it is not as dangerous as visceral fat, which is resistant to insulin and releases messengers into the blood that cause inflammation and harm tissue. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Dietary patterns also play a major role in overweight and obesity and in the amount of visceral fat ac-cumulated in the body. (edu.sy)
  • These pricey scans are the only way to check the exact amount of visceral fat you have. (webmd.com)
  • There was a significant reduction of the visceral fat area and body weight in the treatment group at 8weeks compared to baseline particularly in those with the highest amount of visceral fat. (medcraveonline.com)
  • 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)
  • The primary outcome was change in abdominal fat, assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and cross-sectional computerized tomography scan. (natap.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Recent studies also suggest that growth hormone levels are reduced in HIV-infected patients, and correlate inversely with excess visceral fat accumulation [8,9]. (natap.org)
  • Estrogen, which declines during menopause, plays a protective role against visceral fat accumulation. (alliedacademies.org)
  • High-calorie diets and sedentary lifestyles can lead to weight gain and the accumulation of visceral fat. (alliedacademies.org)
  • This has resonance because ectopic fat accumulation appears to represent a central component of disease progression regardless of whether obesity is also part of the equation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Oestrogens have been shown to promote fat accumulation in the gluteofemoral subcutaneous fat stores (buttocks and thighs). (drbazire.uk)
  • 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)
  • High levels of fat in the bloodstream can turn off genes that help the body in burning fat causing greater accumulation of fat in muscle cells. (cupcoffeeco.com)
  • Additionally, a study published in 2011 and published in the journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that weight cycling , i.e. the yo-yo diet, is associated with body weight excess and abdominal fat accumulation. (nutritruth.org)
  • This introduction let you understand why it is important to keep at bay the body weight, in the next posts we will see the foods that we can use to counteract the excessive fat accumulation. (naturallifeapp.com)
  • Visceral fat accumulation is associated with Hypertension, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Gallstones, Arthritis, and increased predisposition to Cancers of the Colon, Breast, and Prostate with prolonged hospital stays. (drtrust360.com)
  • It utilizes the body fat reserves to prevent any accumulation and eventually leads to weight loss. (muscleandbrawn.com)
  • This type of fat accumulates deep within the abdominal cavity, surrounding vital organs such as the heart and liver. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The problem with visceral fat (the fat inside your visceral cavity, or around your organs) , is that skinny people can have visceral fat and that people with a big tummy don't necessarily have visceral fat. (andrewstemler.com)
  • This is the fat within the abdominal cavity, around the organs. (drbazire.uk)
  • A portion of intestine does not return to the abdominal cavity, thereby remaining in its early embryonic herniated state but with no coverings. (lecturio.com)
  • Proponents of low carb diets believe that they lead to higher proportionate loss of visceral fat (as opposed to subcutaneous fat), especially around the abdominal cavity. (toolsforhealthandwellness.com)
  • Visceral fat (VF) rather than subcutaneous fat (SF) is the major predictor of adverse events. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Intra-abdominal (visceral) fat rather than subcutaneous or retroperitoneal fat appears to be critical here. (cupcoffeeco.com)
  • Central overweight and obesity were indicators for central fatness for both overweight boys and girls and for obese girls except in age group 6.5 ± 1 years. (who.int)
  • Metabolically healthy" obese participants had a better baseline fitness level on the treadmill test compared with "metabolically abnormal" obese participants (adjusting for age, sex, examination year, smoking and alcohol consumption, and when using either BMI or body fat percentage to define obesity). (andrewstemler.com)
  • Metabolically abnormal" obese participants had significantly increased risk of dying from any cause during follow-up compared with "metabolically healthy" obese participants (adjusting for confounders and using either BMI or body fat percentage to define obesity). (andrewstemler.com)
  • When looking at cardiovascular disease outcomes, "metabolically abnormal" obese participants only had increased risk of a fatal or non-fatal cardiovascular disease event compared with "metabolically healthy" obese participants when using body fat percentage to define obesity. (andrewstemler.com)
  • Metabolically healthy" obese participants had no difference in risk of dying from any cause, or of fatal or non-fatal cardiovascular disease events compared with "metabolically healthy" normal-weight or fat participants. (andrewstemler.com)
  • In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are overweight or obese, antidiabetic medications that have additional actions to promote weight loss (such as glucagonlike peptide-1 [GLP-1] analogs or sodium-glucose-linked transporter-2 [SGLT-2] inhibitors) are suggested, in addition to the first-line agent for type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, metformin. (medscape.com)
  • In overweight and obese individuals, where is fat stored? (drbazire.uk)
  • In this study, obese rat models were induced by Ad36 and high fat diet (HFD), respectively. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Visceral fat is fat surrounding the internal organs deep in the belly. (kget.com)
  • The two main compartments are subcutaneous (under the skin) and visceral or abdominal (around the internal organs). (drbazire.uk)
  • The real villain, Dr. Peeke says, is visceral or 'hard' fat , aka the stuff that pads your internal organs. (livestrong.com)
  • Most health issues arise though due to the fat we can't see, or the visceral fat, which builds up around our internal organs such as the liver and our intestines. (plantimize.com)
  • Belly fat-also known as visceral fat-is stored below the abdominal muscles and surrounds the internal organs of the body, including the liver, pancreas, and heart. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • The fat beneath your skin that you can pinch is the subcutaneous fat, whereas the one lining internal organs is the visceral fat. (drtrust360.com)
  • Studies show that for postmenopausal women, adding exercise alongside a healthy diet is key to losing belly fat. (healthline.com)
  • Only an expensive scan can measure how much belly fat is hiding in you, but your doctor won't order a test just for that reason. (webmd.com)
  • You don't need to follow a special diet or do special exercises to banish belly fat . (webmd.com)
  • On the other hand, certain foods seem to encourage belly fat. (webmd.com)
  • Let's take a closer look at belly fat. (progressingpilgrim.com)
  • In other words, how much belly fat you have may be a better health indicator than your overall body mass index or weight. (livestrong.com)
  • Why Is Belly Fat So Toxic? (livestrong.com)
  • Subcutaneous or 'soft' belly fat is no more dangerous than the fat on your arms or thighs. (livestrong.com)
  • The good news is that belly fat responds well to a mix of healthy eating and exercise. (livestrong.com)
  • The easiest way to think about visceral fat is belly fat. (adaptyourlifeacademy.com)
  • Also, men fare a bit worse here, as they tend to deposit fat around their bellies throughout their lives whereas women less so, before menopause, going mainly on the hips first, but afterwards, belly fat builds up more readily in women, as well. (plantimize.com)
  • Excess belly fat is one of those awful things that sneaks up on you: It's unsightly, hard to lose, and harmful to your health. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Excess belly fat-also known as abdominal obesity-is a rapidly growing problem in the Western world with rates increasing from 46 to 55 percent over the first decade of the 21st century. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Typically thought to affect aging adults, abdominal obesity is increasingly impacting younger individuals, with 24 percent of men and 41 percent of women in their 20s having excess belly fat. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • First, the bad: Belly fat releases harmful inflammatory compounds called adipokines that increase risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Belly fat impairs glucose regulation and appetite control, predisposing you to overeat and succumb to a vicious spiral of increased fat gain and worsening metabolic health. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • The good news is that belly fat is easily burned when you are in an energy deficit (consuming fewer calories than you are burning). (poliquinperformance.com)
  • That said, losing belly fat requires a bit more finesse to your workout and nutrition program than "move more, eat less. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Although starting a walking program may lead to a small reduction in belly fat, sprint interval training is significantly more effective because it leads to changes in how the body uses energy, jacking up your afterburn so the body burns calories at an accelerated rate during the 24-hour recovery period. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Just as specific types of training are more effective for burning belly fat, certain foods and macronutrient profiles are better for shrinking your abdominal area. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • This article will provide a brief overview of the physiology of belly fat and provide nutrition tips for losing belly fat and keeping it off. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • What Is Belly Fat? (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Research shows that between the ages of 25 and 65, belly fat increases more than 200 percent in men and nearly 400 percent in women. (poliquinperformance.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)
  • There was significant negative correlation between CTLP, LS ratio and LSdif with total abdominal fat, visceral fat, and subcutaneous fat. (unipa.it)
  • Fat infiltration of the liver is correlated with the amount of total abdominal fat and visceral fat was found to be more strongly associated with fatty liver than subcutaneous fat. (unipa.it)
  • Multivariable linear regression was used to estimate adjusted means of obesity indices for each group. (go.jp)
  • Therefore, it was suggested that more appropriate body indices should be designed that will also take body shape into account and may serve as improved indicators of obesity [ 20 - 23 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Lee CMY, Huxley RR, Wildman RP, Woodward M. Indices of abdominal obesity are better discriminators of cardiovascular risk factors than BMI: a meta-analysis. (imed.pub)
  • Increased body fat can be present either as an overt overweight/obesity or fat redistributed into visceral organs and/or fat infiltrated into bone and muscle, which occurs especially with age and some chronic diseases [ 3 , 4 ]. (springer.com)
  • This type of fat is stored further underneath the skin than subcutane-ous fat and it's actually wrapped around major organs, including liver, pan-creas and kidneys. (edu.sy)
  • 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)
  • This is fat stored in abnormal sites, within organs such as the liver, pancreas, heart and muscle. (drbazire.uk)
  • Visceral fat is fat that wraps around your abdominal organs deep inside your body. (webmd.com)
  • Researchers suspect that visceral fat makes more of certain proteins that inflame your body's tissues and organs and narrow your blood vessels. (webmd.com)
  • So, visceral fat means the fat that's around those visceral organs. (adaptyourlifeacademy.com)
  • Are there any warning signs that there is fat around the organs? (adaptyourlifeacademy.com)
  • Both fats serve as an essential cushion and insulate our body and organs from heat and cold. (drtrust360.com)
  • It has the Recent studies in children showed that a ability to act as a surrogate for abdominal greater deposition of central fat correlates fat [ 9 ]. (who.int)
  • We aimed to examine the association of alcohol consumption with fat deposition and anthropometric measures. (go.jp)
  • These results suggest that alcohol consumption may have a potential adverse effect on visceral fat deposition. (go.jp)
  • Both visceral fat and subcutaneous fat are associated with adverse cardiovascular risk factors, but visceral fat deposition is more threatening. (drtrust360.com)
  • However, it has been found that as females age, bear children and approach menopause, this distribution shifts towards the android pattern of fat distribution, resulting in a 42.1% increase in android body fat distribution in postmenopausal women. (wikipedia.org)
  • One of the most crucial aspects of body composition related to CVD risk in postmenopausal women is visceral fat. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Postmenopausal women are more prone to an increase in visceral fat due to hormonal changes. (alliedacademies.org)
  • In fact, some studies suggest that postmenopausal women with higher subcutaneous fat may have a more favourable CVD risk profile than those with a higher proportion of visceral fat [ 3 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Obesity is perhaps the longest studied and best described risk factor for type 2 diabetes. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Worldwide obesity is showing no signs of lessening and is fueling an angry outburst in numbers of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). (oatext.com)
  • Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and premature death. (oatext.com)
  • Type 2 diabetes and obesity epidemics are in effect in the United States and the two pathologies are linked. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this narrative review, we consider a number of explanations that have been forwarded regarding the pathological progression to type 2 diabetes both with and without the concurrent influence of overweight/obesity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The vast majority possess type 2 diabetes (T2D), a disorder that is linked with the 'American obesity epidemic. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 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)
  • Heart disease , Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes , stroke , and high cholesterol are some of the conditions that are strongly linked to too much fat in your trunk. (webmd.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)
  • 2 However, the increased subcutaneous fat levels contribute to joint issues, Type 2 diabetes, Strokes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, and a certain type of Cancers. (drtrust360.com)
  • T2DM is characterized by impaired fat metabolism in adding up to glucotoxicity. (oatext.com)
  • There's a big difference between visceral fat and other types of fat metabolically, meaning the correlating and causing all of the things we want to stop, like heart disease, stroke, vascular disease (which is really the disease process that we're trying to fix when we help someone lose weight and fix their metabolism). (adaptyourlifeacademy.com)
  • On the basis of an article published in the journal Cell Metabolism, obesity may cause modifications at a cellular and DNA level damaging the cells and creating the conditions for the development of cancer (Ruifang Li et al, 2014). (naturallifeapp.com)
  • Amino-1MQ, also known as an anti-obesity drug, inhibits an enzyme in the cells, thus speeding up fat metabolism. (muscleandbrawn.com)
  • The subsequent binding on target cells accelerates the rate of fat metabolism and causes fat loss from the central regions of the body. (muscleandbrawn.com)
  • 1 ]. A central fat pattern has adverse health - abdominal fat), abdominal subcutaneous implications in both children and adults. (who.int)
  • To determine the effect of ashitaba chalcone powder on body weight and visceral fat in overweight adults. (medcraveonline.com)
  • CT, MRI, and DEXA are three direct clinical approaches to measuring cross-sectional areas of visceral fat in both adults and infants. (drtrust360.com)
  • Previous studies have suggested that ENPP1, INSIG2, and PLIN may be linked with a higher risk for obesity or with increased phenotypic measures of obesity. (uantwerpen.be)
  • This lack of clarity in the epidemiologic literature regarding optimal measures of obesity for studies of diabetes risk is due at least in part to the nature of these proxy (surrogate) measurements. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Many indicators have been used to link visceral fats to chronic diseases including diabetes type 2, CVD, and arthritis. (edu.sy)
  • Obesity is the major risk factor for metabolic syndrome and through it diabetes as well as cardiovascular disease. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Epidemiologic investigations have consistently shown an independent increased risk for diabetes associated with overweight and obesity, with clear dose response patterning across categories of increasing body mass. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • The relationship between obesity and diabetes is of such interdependence that term 'diabesity' has been coined. (oatext.com)
  • High consumption of red and processed meats, dairy products and sweets is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, independent of obesity, physical activity, age, or family history. (cupcoffeeco.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)
  • and data to study the association between abdominal fat distribution and other health conditions and risk factors, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and activity and dietary patterns. (cdc.gov)
  • Moreover, studies report a connection between abdominal obesity and increased cardiovascular mortality and Type II diabetes mellitus. (naturalbiohealth.com)
  • This index seems to be the most reliable method to measure the distribution of fat and evaluate the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular illnesses or hypertension (Ashell et al, Obes Rev, 2012). (naturallifeapp.com)
  • The researchers also found that higher visceral fat measurements are related to an increased burden of inflammation in the brain. (kget.com)
  • Anthropometric measurements and obesity diagnosis in schoolchildren. (imed.pub)
  • Whether improvements in cardiometabolic health following weight loss (WL) are associated with changes in regional body fat distribution (gluteal vs. -android) is not well documented. (karger.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)
  • Thus, the android fat distribution of men is about 48.6%, which is 10.3% higher than that of premenopausal women. (wikipedia.org)
  • Android fat distribution is contrasted with gynoid fat distribution, whereby fat around the hips, thighs, and bottom results in a "pear"-shaped body. (wikipedia.org)
  • Android fat is readily mobilized by deficits in energy balance. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] Android fat cells are mostly visceral - they are large, deposited deep under the skin and are highly metabolically active. (wikipedia.org)
  • Therefore, measuring a person's oestrogen to testosterone ratio can reveal their predicted gynoid to android fat distribution. (wikipedia.org)
  • Android fat develops as a back-up source of energy when the male body is experiencing an imbalance, whereas gynoid fat develops after puberty, in order to better prepare the body for supporting a potential infant. (wikipedia.org)
  • Android type have larger fat (hypertrophy) cells whereas gynoid type have increased number of fat cells (hyperplasia). (wikipedia.org)
  • Android fat can be controlled with proper diet and exercise. (wikipedia.org)
  • A poor diet with lack of exercise is likely to increase android fat level. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] Android fat is also associated with a change in pressor response in circulation. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are differences in android and gynoid fat distribution among individuals, which relates to various health issues among individuals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Android body fat distribution is related to high cardiovascular disease and mortality rate. (wikipedia.org)
  • People with android obesity have higher hematocrit and red blood cell count and higher blood viscosity than people with gynoid obesity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Blood pressure is also higher in those with android obesity which leads to cardiovascular disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Women who are infertile and have polycystic ovary syndrome show high amounts of android fat tissue. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1947, Vague ( 1 ) noted that an android (male or upper body) pattern of obesity was associated with a poorer metabolic profile compared with a gynecoid (lower body) pattern. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Android obesity is often referred to as the "apple" shape since the increased fat is in the trunk. (cdc.gov)
  • Hormonal disorders or fluctuations can lead to the formation of a lot of visceral fat and a protruding abdomen. (wikipedia.org)
  • After the menopause, women also become more prone to storing fat in the abdomen. (drbazire.uk)
  • However, what I had failed to do was eliminate 40 years of excess fat around my abdomen and chest. (progressingpilgrim.com)
  • When health professionals refer to it, they are talking about a specific type of fat that accumulates around your abdomen. (progressingpilgrim.com)
  • Obesity is a chronic disease with high prevalence and associated comorbidities, making it a growing global concern. (mdpi.com)
  • However, whether the concurrent existence of sarcopenia, osteoporosis and obesity leads to an increased risk of adverse musculoskeletal outcomes and mortality above and beyond the risks associated with the sum of the component parts remains to be proven and is a question of research interest. (springer.com)
  • Long-term microvascular complications from T2DM and multiple co-morbidities associated with obesity (psychological, musculoskeletal, respiratory and reproductive) also have a major adverse collision on quality of life and masquerade a mammoth financial burden on global health authorities. (oatext.com)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • This study was conducted to evaluate the association between fatty liver grading and abdominal fat volume by using the hepatic attenuation value. (unipa.it)
  • The hepatic attenuation index (HAI) is measured as follows: (1) hepatic parenchymal attenuation (CTLP), (2) liver to spleen attenuation ratio (LS ratio), and (3) difference between hepatic and splenic attenuation (LSdif). (unipa.it)
  • The growth hormone (GH) released due to peptide stimulation travels to different areas of the body and acts on various target sites such as adipocytes (fat cells), hepatocytes (liver cells), and myocytes (muscle cells). (muscleandbrawn.com)
  • Excessive fat can release added compounds contributing to systemic inflammation, and things that affect everything from blood sugar to the body's metabolic rate. (plantimize.com)
  • The percentage of body fat typically increases with age, though different trends are observed for males and females. (drtrust360.com)
  • Obesity is previously shown to be associated with increased rates of dyslipidemia and other cardiovascular risk factors [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Obesity and T2DM form part of the metabolic syndrome, which combined with hypertension and Dyslipidaemia result in impulsive mortality from cardiovascular disease in millions of people each year. (oatext.com)
  • Metabolic Syndrome (MS) and obesity, mainly visceral obesity, are associated with increased mortality due to Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). (biomedcentral.com)
  • CHICAGO , Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife are linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). (kget.com)
  • In preschool children, as the WHtR increases, the amounts of both lean body mass and body fat mass also increase. (imed.pub)
  • the body fat located intra-abdominally, as opposed to subcutaneously [ 7 ]. (who.int)
  • These are people, who when their body fat is checked (using callipers or some sort of science fiction machine) are down into the enviable category! (andrewstemler.com)
  • T2DM is closely associated with excessive body fat and physical inactivity. (oatext.com)
  • By moving beyond body mass index in better characterizing the anatomical distribution of body fat on MRI, we now have a uniquely better understanding of why this factor may increase risk for Alzheimer's disease," he said. (kget.com)
  • Genetic analysis shows that the relationship between genes and body fat distribution is stronger in women than it is in men. (healthline.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)
  • 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)
  • Too much of any body fat is bad for your health. (webmd.com)
  • Research shows that upper body fat is more dangerous to your health, which might be one reason why women usually live longer than men. (webmd.com)
  • In part 1 of this series, I'll discuss the problems associated with a high waist measurement and excess body fat. (progressingpilgrim.com)
  • In part two I'll explain how I was able to increase my strength and lose body fat and significant inches off my waist. (progressingpilgrim.com)
  • It calculates your body weight in relation to your height and provides an estimate of your total body fat. (healthuureviews.com)
  • While there are other ways to measure your body fat, like using skinfold calipers , these aren't always accurate and can be pricey. (livestrong.com)
  • Because it resides deep inside the body, you can't monitor it with body fat calipers. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • In recent years, the global obesity epidemic has accentuated interest in body fat, comorbidities associated with it, and strategies to diagnose and get rid of it. (drtrust360.com)
  • This article aims to get you acquainted with obesity via body fat in terms of visceral fat and subcutaneous fat, how are they associated with various health risks, and strategies to diagnose and get rid of it. (drtrust360.com)
  • How to diagnose body fat? (drtrust360.com)
  • BIA-based Body composition scales are revolutionary quick estimation weighing scales increasingly used at home for weight and body fat follow-up. (drtrust360.com)
  • Evaluate your body fat % with Dr Trust wide range of Smart weighing Scales. (drtrust360.com)
  • If you are someone who is aspiring to lose some weight and cut down body fat, then this article is for you. (muscleandbrawn.com)
  • Some peptides work by stimulating lipolysis, which is the breakdown of body fat ( 2 ). (muscleandbrawn.com)
  • Some groups of peptides work by inhibiting lipogenesis, which is the synthesis of body fat ( 3 ). (muscleandbrawn.com)
  • 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)
  • Visceral fat is metabolically active and can produce inflammatory substances that contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, a key driver of CVD [ 2 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Subcutaneous fat, which is stored just beneath the skin, is less metabolically active than visceral fat and has a weaker association with CVD risk. (alliedacademies.org)
  • This type of fat is more metabolically active, which means it causes your body to secrete stress hormones like cortisol that in turn increase your blood pressure and blood sugar, raising your risk for a whole slew of diseases. (livestrong.com)
  • Testosterone circulation causes fat cells to deposit around the abdominal and gluteofemoral region, whereas in women oestrogen circulation leads to fat deposits around areas such as thighs, breasts and buttocks. (wikipedia.org)
  • Before the menopause, women store fat mainly in the subcutaneous fat stores (buttocks and thighs), while men are more prone to develop visceral (abdominal) fat. (drbazire.uk)
  • Kuba VM, Leone C, Damiani D. Is waist-to-height ratio a useful indicator of cardio-metabolic risk in 6-10-year-old children? (imed.pub)
  • Waist-to-Height Ratio, a useful index to identify high metabolic risk in overweight children. (imed.pub)
  • This pattern may lead to an "apple"-shaped body or central obesity, and is more common in males than in females. (wikipedia.org)
  • Specifically, in response to stress in a subject with central obesity the cardiac output dependent pressor response is shifted toward a generalised rise in peripheral resistance with an associated decrease in cardiac output. (wikipedia.org)
  • 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)
  • Waist/Hip ratio was higher in females but skinfold thickness was higher in males. (edu.sy)
  • Gastroschisis is a full-thickness defect of the anterior abdominal wall Anterior abdominal wall The anterior abdominal wall is anatomically delineated as a hexagonal area defined superiorly by the xiphoid process, laterally by the midaxillary lines, and inferiorly by the pubic symphysis. (lecturio.com)
  • To analyse the relationship between the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and other body composition indicators in children aged 2-6 years at public childcare centres. (imed.pub)
  • Six reasons why the waist-to-height ratio is a rapid and effective global indicator for health risks of obesity and how its use could simplify the international public health message on obesity. (imed.pub)
  • Relation of body mass index and waist-to-height ratio to cardiovascular disease risk factors in children and adolescents: the Bogalusa Heart Study. (imed.pub)
  • Likewise, the ideal waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) for men and women should be 0.5. (drtrust360.com)
  • The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) above 0.50 determines increased risk while the ratio above 0.60 determines substantial risk. (drtrust360.com)
  • Calculate your waist-to-height ratio now! (drtrust360.com)
  • As estrogen levels drop, fat tends to accumulate in the abdominal area, contributing to obesity and an increased risk of CVD. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Fat starts to accumulate in this region as girls reach puberty, and it typically persists until the menopause. (drbazire.uk)
  • Females accumulate more subcutaneous fat during and after puberty, whereas males deposit more visceral fat in the abdominal region after puberty. (drtrust360.com)
  • Inflammatory secretions of visceral fat-as opposed to potentially protective effects of subcutaneous fat-may lead to inflammation in the brain, one of the main mechanisms contributing to Alzheimer's disease. (kget.com)
  • 2 , 3 These chalcones have demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties. (medcraveonline.com)
  • The aim of the study was to find the association be-tween visceral fat and chronic disease and also to identify the link between di-etary patterns and chronic diseases. (edu.sy)
  • On a narrow set of health criteria and dubious "obesity' assessments it's quite possible to argue that you can be fat and fit! (andrewstemler.com)
  • Studies have shown that visceral fat plays a distinctive and potentially dangerous role affecting hormones function and it is also asso-ciated with increased risks of a number of health problems. (edu.sy)
  • Knowledge of sex-specific socio-economic factors associated with SAD could promote the development of sex specific interventions to prevent obesity-related health disparities. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As with all chronic medical conditions, effective management of obesity must be based on a partnership between a highly motivated patient and a committed team of health professionals. (medscape.com)
  • Although both abdominal fat and low CRF are significant predictors of health risk, the independent contribution of these two factors is not firmly established. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Although you won't necessarily be able to see visceral fat loss, it's still important to manage it since it can harm your health. (healthline.com)
  • If you have any of the signs of visceral fat, talk to your doctor about your health. (webmd.com)
  • The excess fat I was carrying around posed a significant health risk. (progressingpilgrim.com)
  • This is called a skinny-fat body type and is considered by health professionals to be metabolically unhealthy. (progressingpilgrim.com)
  • Excess fat around the waist is known as central or abdominal obesity, which carries a higher risk of health problems than fat stored in other areas of the body. (healthuureviews.com)
  • If your measurement exceeds a certain threshold, it may indicate a higher risk of health problems associated with obesity. (healthuureviews.com)
  • Obesity is not solely a cosmetic concern but also a health issue. (healthuureviews.com)
  • A BMI can give us important health information, but it's not a perfect indicator - our research indicates that what's deep within your abdominal area is just as, if not more, important,' study co-author Wei Bao, MD, PhD , an epidemiologist in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, tells LIVESTRONG.com. (livestrong.com)
  • Indeed, our project has identified research on over 200 health conditions that may benefit from its use, with obesity on top of the list. (nutritruth.org)
  • Obesity is a substantial public health crisis in the United States, and internationally, with the prevalence increasing rapidly in numerous industrialized nations. (medscape.com)
  • Although several classifications and definitions for degrees of obesity are accepted, the most widely accepted classifications are those from the World Health Organization (WHO), based on body mass index (BMI). (medscape.com)