What Every Doctor Wants You to Know About Visceral Fat
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In Episode 14 of The Luke Coutinho Show, we reveal the truth about visceral fat—the hidden fat around your organs that silently raises your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and more.
Here's what we cover:
The real difference between visceral fat and regular body fat — and why it matters
How visceral fat contributes to insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and chronic diseases
Discover practical ways to estimate and identify visceral fat through waist measurements
Lifestyle strategies (not medication)—including nutrition and exercise— to reduce visceral fat effectively
Understand the impact of stress and cortisol on fat accumulation and hormonal balance
Learn how quality sleep plays a crucial role in managing and preventing visceral fat gain
And much more…
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