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GlossaryVisceral Fat (Abdominal Fat)

fat surrounding internal organs within the abdominal cavity

Visceral fat, also known as intra-abdominal fat, is the type of fat that surrounds internal organs within the abdominal cavity, such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which is located just under the skin, visceral fat is more metabolically active and has been linked to an increased risk of various health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers.

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research Abdominal Fat Quantity and Distribution in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Relation to Insulin Resistance

270 citations, April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

Abdominal Obesity as a Predictive Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Ultrasonography and Transient Elastography in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Women

research Abdominal Obesity as a Predictive Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Ultrasonography and Transient Elastography in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Women

14 citations, August 2019 in “BioMed Research International”

Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.

research Comparison of Disease Severity and Ultrasonographic Abdominal Subcutaneous Fatty Tissue Thickness in Hirsute Women

September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal”

Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.

research Global Adiposity Rather Than Abnormal Regional Fat Distribution Characterizes Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

149 citations, December 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Global Adiposity and Thickness of Intraperitoneal and Mesenteric Adipose Tissue Depots Are Increased in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Global Adiposity and Thickness of Intraperitoneal and Mesenteric Adipose Tissue Depots Are Increased in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

90 citations, February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

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