11/19/2025
This study used AI and body imaging to compare fat distribution to cardiovascular health.
They found that “belly” fat was linked to:
✅ Inflammation
✅ Arterial stiffness
✅Risk of cardiovascular disease
And by “belly” fat, I mean visceral fat around the internal organs.
But in contrast, women with more fat stored in the hips and thighs had protective effects on the heart.
Where fat is distributed depends on hormones, diet, lifestyle, and more.
In functional medicine, here’s a non-exhaustive list of ways we help reduce visceral fat:
🔥 Foods to fight inflammation
🍎 Eating habits to support healthy blood sugar
🧬 Hormone and metabolic testing (insulin, cortisol, estrogen, thyroid, etc.)
🧘♀️ Nervous system regulation to manage cortisol
🌙 Sleep optimization
💪 Personalized movement plans
🛠️ Stress management tools (HPA axis support)
💊 Targeted supplementation
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