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Visceral (organ) fat
Visceral fat is found in and around the inside of our organs to protect them. Therefore, it is sometimes also called organ fat. If we have this fat excess, it is much more dangerous than subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat is very closely associated with hyperlipidemia, which is a higher level of fat in the blood. This can lead to serious chronic diseases, especially diabetes and acute diseases such as heart attack and stroke. The insidiousness of visceral fat is that an individual often does not…