VIScERAL FAT

Visceral fat is fat that wraps around organs in your belly that are deep inside you. 

It can surround your liver, intestines, stomach, and other internal organs.

It's healthy and normal to have some visceral fat which can protect your internal organs. 

But too much visceral fat isn't good for you. 

It comes with more risk for health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Research found that calcium and vitamin D may play a role in reducing visceral adiposity.

Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly from fatty fish, may help reduce visceral fat.

Studies in adults and children with fatty liver disease showed that omega-3 supplements significantly reduced liver and abdominal fat.

Gut health also plays an important role in visceral fat reduction.

A study found that supplementing with prebiotics and probiotics for 90 days helped reduce visceral fat by 35% in overweight participants.

Green tea extract may aid in fat burning.

The combination of green tea extract and caffeine has been shown to increase fat oxidation and thermogenesis.

References:

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McFarlin, B. K., Tanner, E. A., Hill, D. W., & Vingren, J. L. (2022). Prebiotic/probiotic supplementation resulted in reduced visceral fat and mRNA expression associated with adipose tissue inflammation, systemic inflammation, and chronic disease risk. Genes & Nutrition, 17(1), 15.

Rosenblum, J. L., Castro, V. M., Moore, C. E., & Kaplan, L. M. (2012). Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is associated with decreased abdominal visceral adipose tissue in overweight and obese adults. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 95(1), 101-108.

Salman, H. B., Salman, M. A., & Akal, E. Y. (2022). The effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on weight loss and cognitive function in overweight or obese individuals on weight-loss diet. Nutr Hosp, 39(4), 803-13.behavior, 100(1), 42-46.