YOGYAKARTA - Are you familiar with the term subcutaneous fat? Or maybe you hear more about the visceral fats that are often associated with serious health risks? So, what is subcutaneous fat?
Subcutaneous fats and visceral fats are often mentioned in the context of health and weight, but do you know what the fundamental differences between the two are?
Understanding the characteristics, functions, and impacts of each of these types of fats is not only essential for appearance, but also very crucial for overall body health.
Through this article, let's explore deeper to identify these two types of fat so that you can take the right steps for a healthier body.
Often hear about fat in the body, but do you know the difference? There are subcutaneous fats and visceral fats. Both have different roles and impacts for our health.
Reporting from the Medical News Today page, subcutaneous fat is the easiest type of fat we can see and feel, which is fat that is just below the skin. This fat pile is often a concern when we want to reduce the size of clothing.
The good news is that subcutaneous fat is generally harmless and may even provide protection from some diseases. To reduce it, you can try replacing some carbohydrates with protein, regularly doing aerobic exercise, and managing stress or mental health problems.
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However, it is different from visceral fat. This type of fat is hidden because it envelops important organs in our stomach cavity. Although not visible from the outside, its existence is closely related to various serious diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
The answer is yes, very possible! You can reduce both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. If your goal is to shrink the waist circumference or fit into smaller clothes, focusing on reducing subcutaneous fat can be a priority.
However, keep in mind, lowering visceral fat is the main key to improving overall health.
Everyone must have certain amounts of subcutaneous fat. However, the amount can vary depending on several factors such as lifestyle, diet, exercise habits, and even genetics.
A person tends to accumulate more fat, both subcutaneous and visceral, if:
Although subcutaneous fats can be a sign of overall accumulation of fats (often people with a lot of subcutaneous fat also have a lot of visceral fats), recent studies have shown that subcutaneous fats can play a protective role, especially for people with obesity who have a lot of visceral fats.
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