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“Visceral fat is fat stored in the abdomen and is associated with insulin resistance, elevated triglycerides, and fatty liver. This is in contrast to fat stored in the lower body, called subcutaneous fat, which is not associated with metabolic dysfunction.”

“Roughly one-tenth of postmenopausal breast cancers are linked to high body mass index (BMI)—a measure of excess body fat. However, BMI is unreliable, especially in older women, because it doesn’t account for age, sex, or ethnicity.”

“Genetically lowering plasma insulin levels by 25% extended median lifespan by 11% in female mice fed a low-calorie/high-carb/low-fat diet and by 3% in female mice fed a high-calorie/high-fat/low-carb diet. This study looked at the effects of genetically lowering insulin levels in older mice.”

“The study found that the timing of food intake relative to melatonin onset, a marker of a person's biological night, is associated with higher percent body fat. Individuals with high body fat percentages consumed most of their calories shortly before going to sleep when melatonin levels were high, compared to individuals with lower percentages of body fat.”

“The accumulation of visceral fat is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Many factors drive visceral fat accumulation, including poor sleep, an obesogenic diet, and sugar-sweetened beverage intake, among others.”

“Visceral fat promotes chronic low-grade inflammation and releases immune signals that can alter brain circuits involved in mood regulation. By contrast, fitness and muscle mass may promote resilience by supporting healthier stress responses.”

“Visceral adipose tissue is fat that is stored in the abdominal cavity near the liver, pancreas, and intestines. Evidence suggests that pericardial and visceral fat produce adipokines, cell-signaling molecules that drive metabolic dysfunction.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses nicotinamide riboside, biomarkers, belly fat loss, sex-specific health, curcumin & ashwagandha safety.

“A new pilot study found people practicing time-restricted eating within a 6-hour period and fasting for 18 hours improved fat-burning and lowered their levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin compared to people who ate the exact same meals in a 12-hour period.”

“Subcutaneous fat tissue lies just under the skin and is generally considered metabolically less harmful than visceral fat. Both groups experienced lower resting heart rate and lower diastolic blood pressure. Body mass index decreased modestly in both groups.”