Dexa/Neil deGrasse Tyson

Impact of Belly Fat

Chuck and Dr. Aniket discuss how belly fat isn't just storage but an active organ that releases harmful signals affecting insulin resistance and diabetes risk. Excess fat can lead to inflammation, affecting pancreas function and blood vessels, increasing the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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Hormones on Steroids with Neil deGrasse Tyson & Dr. Aniket Sidhaye
Related Questions
- What does Gary say about diabetes?
- How does insulin sensitivity play a role in visceral fat as discussed in the episode Do You Have Excess Belly Fat? Why It’s A Problem And What You Can Do About It and the clip Transforming Belly Fat?