The type of fat that wraps your abdominal organs is called visceral fat. As it is closer to the vital organs like the liver, intestines, stomach, and arteries. Visceral fat can not be seen but it can increase your risk of chronic health problems.
Diagnosis and measurement of visceral fat
Visceral fat is diagnosed with an MRI or CT scan. The easier way to measure it is your body mass index and waist measurement. A BMI of 30+ is considered to be overweight and could be an indication of visceral fat. For women waist size of more than 35 inches can be a sign of visceral fat; for men, it is 40 inches or more.
Why is visceral fat bad?
Being overweight is dangerous so is visceral fat. Visceral fat makes you more likely to increase your risk for serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, stroke, diabetes, and high levels of cholesterol. These health conditions are linked to too much fat inside your abdominal cavity.
Reduce your visceral fat and lower your risks for serious diseases
A DNA test is the best way for you to know about your health risks and your predisposition to a variety of traits. You can know your future likelihood about these with a DNA test:
- Body Mass Index
- The relation between carbohydrates and your weight gain tendency
- Your response to high fiber intake
- Your body’s response to a high protein or Mediterranean diet
- Response to different fats intake and your weight gain tendency
All these traits are unique to your body, hence understanding these can empower you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress. All these factors play a big role in your weight management. You can lose your visceral fat also by personalizing your lifestyle factors, and also preventing or lowering your risks for many health conditions.
Know all your genetic information with a DNA test and implement the lifestyle changes needed by your body.
