What are the health implications of belly fat?

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Cardiovascular Disease: Abdominal obesity increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It raises triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and lowers HDL cholesterol.

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Belly obesity is connected to insulin resistance due to cell insensitivity. Insulin resistance can cause high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes.

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What are the health implications of belly fat?

Cardiovascular Disease: Abdominal obesity increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It raises triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and lowers HDL cholesterol.

Belly obesity is connected to insulin resistance due to cell insensitivity. Insulin resistance can cause high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes.

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