Thank you for putting your delightful video out there. I am having problems with all of this due to medications I am on. Most people think that fat is fat. My pretty fat is gone + my belly is out. I can feel the six pack easily, but the fat around my organs makes me feel really fat (124 lbs, 5'8"). My belly button got pushed out (herniated). What a mess. Prediabetes. People!!! Get out there and enjoy your bodies. Low fat proteins, veggies and smaller amount of carbs,make it whole grain!
Increased visceral fat has been shown in the literature to lead to more health problems, compared to increased levels of subcutaneous fat. However, I want to make it clear that having increased levels of both is not desirable, and both can cause problems - not just increased visceral fat. Both really become a problem when you get into the realm of obesity
Yes, they both play a role - sorry if I did not clarify that in the video. However, the body does seem to have a preference for deposition and removal of fatty acids in subcutaneous stores. The subcutaneous layers provide a majority of heat retention during homeostasis - but certainly the visceral layers contribute. And then there is always brown adipose tissue as well...
Thank you for putting your delightful video out there. I am having problems with all of this due to medications I am on. Most people think that fat is fat. My pretty fat is gone + my belly is out. I can feel the six pack easily, but the fat around my organs makes me feel really fat (124 lbs, 5'8"). My belly button got pushed out (herniated). What a mess. Prediabetes. People!!! Get out there and enjoy your bodies. Low fat proteins, veggies and smaller amount of carbs,make it whole grain!
DrSuessLorigan 4 months ago
Increased visceral fat has been shown in the literature to lead to more health problems, compared to increased levels of subcutaneous fat. However, I want to make it clear that having increased levels of both is not desirable, and both can cause problems - not just increased visceral fat. Both really become a problem when you get into the realm of obesity
DallasReeves 8 months ago
So subcutaneous is healthier?
SivaTau26 9 months ago
Yes, they both play a role - sorry if I did not clarify that in the video. However, the body does seem to have a preference for deposition and removal of fatty acids in subcutaneous stores. The subcutaneous layers provide a majority of heat retention during homeostasis - but certainly the visceral layers contribute. And then there is always brown adipose tissue as well...
DallasReeves 1 year ago
I would think that BOTH Visceral and Subcutaneous fat help the body maintain body temperature in cold weather.
Soymilllk 1 year ago