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Visceral fat is insidious and causes disease because it releases inflammatory chemicals that fuel inflammation. Scientists know that inflammation is the driver of most diseases. The good news is visceral fat is easier to lose than subcutaneous fat through lifestyle changes, such as following an intermittent fasting plan and exercising.

Here are the specific health hazards of high levels of visceral fat:

 Diabetes: Visceral fat plays a large role in causing insulin resistance, which means a heightened risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

 Inflammation: Visceral fat produces hormonal and inflammatory molecules that get dumped directly into the liver, leading to dangerous inflammation and hormone-disrupting reactions.

 Increased appetite: Visceral fat increases the brain’s hormonal messengers, the ones prompting people to eat more.

 Increased risk of heart disease and stroke: Visceral fat play havoc with your blood markers of cardiovascular disease such as increasing triglycerides, increasing blood pressure, and raising cholesterol.

 Increased risk of dementia: Visceral fat promotes a greater risk of developing dementia than those people with smaller bellies.

 Depression: Visceral fat changes the level of brain neurotransmitters, which can negatively impact mood and increase risk of depression.