Not all body fat is created equal. While a bit of fat under the skin is relatively harmless, visceral fat—the type that wraps around vital organs deep in the abdomen—is far more dangerous. This hidden fat fuels inflammation, raises the risk of heart disease, and makes the body less responsive to insulin, which can pave the way for type 2 diabetes. It also narrows blood vessels and elevates blood pressure, increasing the chances of hypertension and cardiovascular problems.
A recent extensive cross-sectional study of 10,000 adults shed new light on this issue. Researchers examined the ratio of lean body mass to visceral fat mass and its impact on cardiometabolic health. The results confirmed that people with higher lean mass compared to visceral fat had a 70–90% lower risk of developing severe conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
The takeaway? Tracking progress with a standard bathroom scale only tells part of the story. What truly matters is body compositiion. That’s where tools like the InBody Dial scale come in. Unlike traditional scales, it measures percent body fat and, crucially, your visceral fat level—helping you track what really matters for long-term health.
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