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Why is abdominal overfatness a health risk?

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Why is abdominal overfatness a health risk?

Abdominal overfatness promotes chronic inflammation, which drives additional insulin resistance and a vicious cycle that leads to further weight gain.

The chronic inflammation driven by abdominal fat impacts the entire body, which is why apparently unrelated conditions such as heart disease, thyroid dysfunction, and some forms of dementia and cancer can all be tied to weight.