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September 2009 PMID 19706383

Intrahepatic fat, not visceral fat, is linked with metabolic complications of obesity.

Elisa Fabbrini, Faidon Magkos, B Selma Mohammed, Terri Pietka, Nada A Abumrad, Bruce W Patterson, Adewole Okunade, Samuel Klein

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What people are saying

The discussions show a shared recognition of the research's implications, with comments emphasizing that liver fat is more relevant than visceral fat, exemplified by statements like 'You probably knew this already' and tips about using MRI for measurement, which reflect a moderate level of engagement and interest.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the study's conclusion that intrahepatic fat is more relevant to metabolic issues than visceral fat.

InterestModerate interest

Participants express a moderate level of curiosity, especially by highlighting practical health advice like using MRI to measure liver fat.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts display some engagement through referencing related measures such as insulin resistance and diagnostic methods, but lack deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest awareness of the significance of intrahepatic fat, indicating a mild perception of its importance in metabolic health.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) levels are more closely linked to metabolic problems associated with obesity, like insulin resistance, than visceral fat (VAT).
  • When comparing groups with similar VAT but different IHTG levels, those with higher IHTG showed worse insulin sensitivity and increased triglyceride secretion, suggesting IHTG is a better indicator of metabolic risk.
  • Changes in fat transport proteins (like CD36) in liver and muscle tissues were observed in people with higher IHTG, indicating that how fatty acids are taken up by tissues might play a role in how ectopic fat accumulates and drives metabolic issues.
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Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@mrc314 Just about every measure of insulin resistance correlates with it, AFAIK. Also, what you want is liver fat, not visceral fat - if you're after metabolic health. You can get an MRI of that. https://t.co/7KzZszU0Fs

Dec 5, 2020 · 501 followers View post →
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@unbiasedendo · X

Intrahepatic fat, not visceral fat, is linked with metabolic complications of obesity. Who cares about visceral fat. science strikes again. You probably knew this already Steffen ⁦@SBakerMD⁩ ⁦@vanvlietphd⁩ https://t.co/pjpZ9I0CB3

Jan 19, 2021 · 24 followers View post →

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@unbiasedendo · X

Intrahepatic fat, not visceral fat, is linked with metabolic complications of obesity. Who cares about visceral fat. science strikes again. You probably knew this already Steffen ⁦@SBakerMD⁩ ⁦@vanvlietphd⁩ https://t.co/pjpZ9I0CB3

Jan 19, 2021 · 24 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@mrc314 Just about every measure of insulin resistance correlates with it, AFAIK. Also, what you want is liver fat, not visceral fat - if you're after metabolic health. You can get an MRI of that. https://t.co/7KzZszU0Fs

Dec 5, 2020 · 501 followers View post →