The Fat Problem

Fat is an endocrine organ

Fat is an endocrine organ that regulates hormones. Excess fat, especially visceral fat, triggers inflammation, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalances, leading to serious health issues like type 2 diabetes and increased cancer risk. Losing weight can reverse many of these effects.

• 🦠 Visceral fat, stored around organs, is more metabolically active and dangerous than subcutaneous fat.
• 📉 Leptin resistance from excess fat disrupts the brain's hunger signals, leading to constant hunger.
• 🩸 Insulin resistance causes cells to poorly absorb glucose, leading to high blood sugar and potentially type 2 diabetes.
• 📈 Obesity is linked to nearly 10% of all cancers in the US, with worse outcomes for obese patients.
• ⚖️ Pear-shaped fat distribution (hips/limbs) is less risky than apple-shaped (torso).

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