By Dr. Mercola
You may know visceral fat by another name — belly fat. In fact, it goes by several names such as “beer belly” and “middle-age spread.” While many see it as an aesthetic problem, carrying extra weight in your midsection has a significant effect on your physical health, including your brain.
You have two basic types of fat. Subcutaneous fat is found just under the skin and is the type that jiggles and dimples. Visceral fat is found under the abdominal muscle, wrapped around your internal organs. This type is more dangerous as it’s linked to the production inflammatory cytokines and is …read more
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