Why Love Handles Are Linked to Heart Disease

Some people gain weight and it goes to their bottom, face, and stomach. But, why is belly fat the most dangerous?

This fat is also called visceral fat. This fat lies inside the abdominal wall and surrounds important organs. This fat is metabolically active, it directly effects your body chemistry. This fat wraps around your liver, which interferes with insulin production and promotes diabetes, which is a strong risk factor for heart disease. Visceral fat also lowers your HDL's(good cholesterol) and raises your LDL's(bad cholesterol). Another reason belly fat is deadly, is because it pumps out hormones and proteins, promoting inflammation, a major contributor to many health problems. When hidden plaque becomes inflamed, it can burst. Platelets and blood-clotting molecules drawn to the site form a plug that can block the artery walls and cause a heart attack.