Obesity is a serious condition as it may lead to more serious disorders such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Visceral fat is the fat that is located between organs. Acids released by these type of fat is metabolized by the liver and can cause insulin resistance which leads to Type 2 diabetes.
Visceral fat as compared to subcutaneous fat (fat located underneath the skin) is easier to lose. Cardiovascular exercise, weight training, and proper diet greatly helps in the reduction, control and maintenance of visceral fat.
The benefits of reducing the amount of visceral fat are low blood pressure, low cholesterol levels, healthier cardiovascular system, and overall feeling of well being.
Where body fat is stored may determine the likelihood of obese persons developing Type 2 diabetes
Obese individuals with excess visceral fat (abdominal fat that surrounds the body’s internal organs) have an increased risk for the development of Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. By contrast, persons with excess abdominal subcutaneous fat (fat underneath the skin) were not at higher risk for the onset of diabetes.
