Visceral fat and heart disease, illustration. Visceral fat is highly hormonally active. It raises the LDL-level in the blood causing a higher risk of atherosclerosis, the build up of fatty plaques in arteries, which can lead to heart disease. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gaertner, Juan |
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