Why does most fat get deposited around the stomach? Understand the whole thing from doctors

This fat deposited on the belly can increase the risk of many chronic diseases. It is not just a matter of weight gain, but this belly fat accumulates around your organs, which is also called visceral fat.

Accumulation of fat around the stomach is a very common problem, which is bothering both youngsters and adults these days. But it should not be taken lightly by considering it only a body shape or aesthetic concern, because it can be an indication of many health problems.

Dr. Sandeep Gulati, a gastrologist at Neo Hospital in Noida Sector-50, says that this fat deposited on the belly can increase the risk of many chronic diseases. It is not just a matter of weight gain, but this belly fat accumulates around your organs, which is also called visceral fat. This fat is metabolically active and promotes inflammation in the body, which can cause many health issues.

 

 

These are the main reasons for the accumulation of fat around the stomach 

• Genetics: Some people have a genetic tendency to accumulate fat in certain areas of their body, such as the stomach, hips or thighs. If the problem of belly fat is common in your family, then you may also be at risk.
• Hormones: Imbalance in insulin levels can lead to fat accumulation around the belly. Cortisol is also called the stress hormone. When you are under a lot of stress, the level of cortisol increases in the body, which helps in accumulating fat in the belly area. At the same time, sex hormones like estrogen, testosterone etc. affect the distribution of fat in the body.
• Lifestyle: If you are not physically active and sit most of the time, then the calorie burn is less, which leads to fat accumulation. At the same time, consumption of too many refined carbohydrates, sugar and unhealthy fats is directly responsible for increasing belly fat. High stress levels and insufficient sleep both disturb the hormones, which leads to an increase in belly fat.
• Aging: It is common for fat to accumulate around the belly as people get older. As people age, hormones change and weight gain occurs. The distribution of fat also changes, which means people may have more fat around their torso and less in their arms and legs.

These could be health problems

Excess belly fat is a major health concern as it is associated with a higher risk of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, cancer, stroke, etc. If you are concerned about your belly fat, it is best to consult a doctor.

How to reduce belly fat?

Reducing belly fat is not magic, but it is possible by adopting the right lifestyle. For this, it is most important to adopt a healthy and balanced diet, which includes whole foods, lean protein and whole grains and avoid sweet and processed foods. Regular exercise is very important. Along with this, get adequate sleep of 7-9 hours every night and focus on stress management, because stress increases belly fat. It is also very important to stay hydrated and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol.