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Adiposity Impact on Cognition

Meaning

Adiposity Impact on Cognition refers to the clinically established correlation where excessive or dysfunctional adipose tissue, particularly visceral fat, negatively influences executive function, memory, and overall cognitive health. This impact arises because adipose tissue is not merely a passive energy store but an active endocrine organ that secretes adipokines and pro-inflammatory cytokines. These systemic inflammatory factors are directly implicated in driving neuroinflammation and vascular changes within the central nervous system. The consequence is a measurable impairment in the brain’s ability to process information efficiently.