ost of us think we have a good understanding of belly fat. It is the soft pinch at the waistline, the stubborn mound that “spoils” photos, which we often blame on too many takeaways or a sedentary lifestyle.
Yet, there is another type you can’t see, something far more complex and dangerous. Beneath what you grab – the subcutaneous fat – lies visceral fat. It doesn’t just sit under the skin; it wraps itself around your internal organs, releasing harmful inflammatory chemicals and hormones, quietly influencing everything from your metabolism to your cancer risk.
Visceral fat is “a silent killer”, with high levels linked to a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and a range of cancers, including endometrial, liver, oesophageal and bowel, warns Dr Sean O’Mara, a leading expert in visceral fat reduction. Formerly a US army colonel and emergency physician, Dr O’Mara has spent the past 13 years helping senior political figures and top business executives to reduce their visceral fat levels in order to optimise their health.
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