Clinically guided, multi-modal treatment plans specifically designed to decrease the amount of visceral adipose tissue (VAT), the metabolically active fat stored deep within the abdominal cavity, surrounding vital organs. Reducing VAT is a critical goal in hormonal health because this type of fat is strongly linked to insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and cardiovascular risk. These protocols prioritize health span over mere weight loss.
Origin
The concept stems from metabolic endocrinology and cardiovascular risk assessment, which established VAT as a far greater health risk factor than subcutaneous fat. The recognition of visceral fat as an endocrine organ, secreting pro-inflammatory adipokines, led to the development of targeted reduction strategies. These protocols are central to managing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes risk.
Mechanism
Protocols typically combine specific dietary modifications to stabilize blood glucose and reduce caloric surplus, targeted exercise regimens to increase metabolic demand, and hormonal interventions to improve insulin sensitivity and growth hormone secretion. Certain peptides or pharmaceuticals may be used to enhance lipolysis in the visceral depot. The goal is to shift the body’s fat distribution and mitigate the associated inflammatory and endocrine disruption.
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