Physiol Rev January 2013 PMID 23303913

Pathophysiology of human visceral obesity: an update.

André Tchernof, Jean-Pierre Després

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This collection of discussions demonstrates a strong interest in the biological complexities of visceral obesity, with references to the key contributions of Tchernof and Després, and mentions of measurement issues and hormonal influences. While some comments simply acknowledge the study’s significance, others delve into specific mechanisms, indicating a moderate level of engagement and perceived impact in ongoing health debates.

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Some shared personal insights and questions about mechanisms, indicating moderate engagement; however, many posts remain superficial acknowledgments.

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Visceral obesity involves the accumulation of intraabdominal fat that is linked to several metabolic problems like high triglycerides, increased free fatty acids, inflammation, insulin resistance, and unhealthy lipoprotein profiles, all contributing to increased cardiometabolic risk.
Factors such as age, gender, genetics, and ethnicity influence how much visceral fat a person accumulates, with mechanisms like hormonal changes, cortisol production, endocannabinoids, growth hormone, and dietary habits playing roles in its storage and expansion.
Changes in abdominal fat tissue characteristics, like adipocyte size, inflammation, and how fat is stored and broken down, are closely associated with cardiometabolic risks. Interventions such as lifestyle changes, certain medications, and hormone therapies can help manage fat distribution, although some treatments come with significant side effects.]

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Emerald Ugochukwu

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In all thy fat gettings, avoid BellyFat AKA android or apple obesity as per Prof Jean Vague's morphology nomenclature: https://t.co/yHzRArXmwN https://t.co/ALmpS74Ao4

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Was reading this study on the pathophysiology of visceral fat, and there were a few things that I wanted to highlight (because I'm shady and I'm tired of Black men comparing Black women to other races when it comes to weight.. https://t.co/YPEvVvtZ49

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Nicola Marino

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@Silver65793782 @albemilano È così. Consideri che è il grasso viscerale (intra-addominale) in eccesso. https://t.co/46vU6eWJ9D

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Gabor Erdosi

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@SchubertCalc @theRealDanVCFA @Moralityrevived This review is more than a decade old, but still a good place to start. Tchernof, A., and J.-P. Despres. “Pathophysiology of Human Visceral Obesity: An Update.” Physiological Reviews 93, no. 1 (2013): 359–404. https://t.co/LDGzrN7LBt

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Walter Campos

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RT @ndanmontero: El IMC informa acerca del tamaño corporal y tiende a subestimar la grasa corporal, que es la principal causante de las alt…

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@_CynthiaThurlow @Endoftheroast Find section sex hormones… https://t.co/MCWX8aOKXe

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John Alexander

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@3xtraspicy @DrSeanOMara section E discusses visceral adiposity and cancer https://t.co/9MRYP4BaAm

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