Why Visceral Fat is Dangerous?

This is very common that every human body has some amount of visceral fat. But whenever the amount reaches to a dangerous level it creates a number of adverse health conditions. Obese people are the one that get affected from these diseases more easily than others. This fat acts like a hidden killer. Even there can be people or patient that look slim and healthy from outside but in reality suffering from visceral fat inside. High cholesterol, diabetes, or inflammation that develops due to visceral fats can lead to adverse conditions like clogging (of the arteries), high blood pressure, and long term heart disease.

Developing Visceral Fat

Located deep inside the abdominal cavity, the visceral fat is stored around your body’s internal organs such as liver, pancreas, and intestine. This fat is different from the one that exists just under the body skin, in arms and legs. It is the most noticeable fat in a person’s body and it is a dangerous type of fat as well. This fat can affect the way your body operates and it can influence the actions of a number of body hormones.

Several factors contribute to the development and growth of visceral fat in human body. These are:

  • When you gain weight in the middle portion of your body.
  • If you eat processed foods frequently, that contains extra sugars, preservatives, and artificial flavors.
  • Eating a diet that is low in nutrient but dense in quantity i.e. full of empty calories.
  • Consumption of alcohol and similar beverages.
  • If you are on conditions like multiple medications, then this fat can grow inside your body as side effect.
  • Lack of adequate physical activities and not doing exercise often.
  • Presence of increased amount of Cortisol hormone in the body due to stress.
  • Lack of enough sleep.


Dangers Of Visceral Fat

As discussed at the beginning of this article visceral fat contributes to a number of health diseases and adverse health conditions.

Heart Disease





Breast Cancer


Colorectal Cancer


Alzheimer's Disease


Some other adverse effects and conditions are related to the presence of visceral fat in the body. For example,



Irregularities In Hormonal Functions




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