Not all fat is created equal and if you’re aiming for better health, it’s crucial to understand which type of fat puts you at risk.
As Dr. Rocio explained on The Tamsen Show Podcast, visceral fat, the kind that accumulates around your abdominal organs during perimenopause and menopause, is a silent but dangerous driver of inflammation, insulin resistance, and chronic disease.
“Subcutaneous fat is what’s under the skin and what’s removed with liposuction,” she said. “Visceral fat, on the other hand, wraps around your organs and promotes inflammation, which can lead to fatty liver, cancer risk, and metabolic issues.”
This fat accumulation often begins in midlife due to estrogen decline and muscle loss. That’s why Dr. Rocio emphasizes resistance training and protein intake as foundational strategies to reduce visceral fat and improve body composition, not just weight.
Body composition scans or even simple waist circumference measurements can help track visceral fat more accurately than a scale.
If you’ve ever wondered why your midsection is changing, despite doing all the “right” things, this is the science behind it.
Want to learn more? Listen to this episode of The Tamsen Show Podcast.
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