VAT index
MetabolismVisceral Adipose Tissue index is the volume of visceral fat adjusted for height.
It normalizes VAT measurements across individuals of different heights, allowing for more accurate risk assessment. Higher VAT index values indicate increased cardiometabolic risk independent of BMI.
Why this matters
Visceral adipose tissue index specifically measures metabolically dangerous fat wrapping around organs. Unlike subcutaneous fat, VAT actively produces inflammatory substances and hormones disrupting metabolism. High VAT causes no specific symptoms but drives metabolic syndrome: insulin resistance, abnormal cholesterol, high blood pressure, and fatty liver. This dramatically increases risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
VAT responds well to exercise and dietary changes, often decreasing before overall weight loss occurs. This is a research-based wellness measurement for tracking metabolic health.
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