Heart HealthWhy Visceral Fat Around Your Organs Is Far More Dangerous Than You Think
Not all fat is created equal. Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, a veteran cardiologist, breaks down the critical difference between subcutaneous fat — the kind under your skin — and visceral fat, which wraps around vital organs like the liver, pancreas, and heart. Visceral fat is metabolically active in harmful ways, fueling chronic inflammation and disrupting hormone and insulin signaling. This makes it a major driver of metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions. The key insight is that the goal of health optimization shouldn't simply be weight loss on a scale, but specifically targeting and eliminating the dangerous fat that accumulates where it doesn't belong — inside and around your organs.
