30/11/2025
Visceral fat is one of the most active and dangerous tissues in the body.
Unlike subcutaneous fat, which sits under the skin, visceral fat wraps around vital organs and behaves like an endocrine organ releasing cytokines and hormones that disrupt insulin sensitivity, elevate cortisol, and trigger chronic inflammation.
Excess visceral fat is strongly linked to metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and accelerated biological ageing.
The good news: it’s also the most responsive to lifestyle changes.
Even modest improvements in sleep, stress regulation, nutrition, and exercise can dramatically reduce visceral fat and restore metabolic balance.