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Not All Fat Is Created Equal

Not All Fat Is Created Equal

The Hidden Dangers of Visceral Fat

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Mar 08, 2023
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Greater amounts of fat are associated with a higher likelihood of an earlier death1.

This should come as no surprise.

However, not all fat is created equal, and not all of it comes with the same magnitude of risk.

We have all seen the case of the individual with a very high BMI and significant amounts of fat (Adipose Tissue) who has no evidence of heart …

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