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Visceral
fat
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Subcutaneous
fat
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1. Considered as ‘ unseen and active fat’.
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1. It is said to be ‘seen fat’.
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2. More harmful
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2. Less harmful
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3. Tucked between the organs and adds to belly fat.
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3. Protective body wrap located under epidermis.
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4. Can be seen in both men or women.
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4. Women store more subcutaneous than men.
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5. Release substances that go to liver and influence blood fats.
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5. It helps in insulation, passage for nerves and vessels, protect
muscles.
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6. Several adipose deposits contribute to glucose intolerance,
insulin resistance, hypertension etc.
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6. Too much can cause heart disease, fatty liver, kidney diseases.
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Thursday, December 20, 2018
differences between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat.
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