What Is Visceral Fat? The Hidden Driver of Metabolic Dysfunction

What Is Visceral Fat? The Hidden Driver of Metabolic Dysfunction Welcome to CFP Weight Loss. I'm Russell Clark, Nurse Practitioner. Today, we're exploring What Is Visceral Fat? The Hidden Driver of Metabolic Dysfunction. ... Think of this as a calm clinic conversation — structured, evidence-led, and aimed at real people over forty. ... We'll touch on Visceral Fat, Metabolic Reset, GLP-1 GIP — especially as they apply to real people over forty. ... Visceral fat is the deep abdominal fat that wraps around your internal organs, distinct from the subcutaneous fat you can pinch. While often invisible, it acts as a metabolically active organ that secretes inflammatory compounds, driving insulin resistance, hormonal chaos, and increased disease risk. Understanding visceral fat is essential for anyone seeking true metabolic health rather than temporary scale victories. ... First — the biology of visceral fat and why it matters. ... Unlike subcutaneous fat, visceral adipose tissue sits inside the abdominal cavity, surrounding the liver, pancreas, and intestines. It releases free fatty acids directly into the portal vein, flooding the liver and triggering systemic inflammation. Listen at CFP Weight Loss — clinical guide with Russell Clark, FNP-C. Read more: https://blog.cfpweightloss.com/bfly-whatis-visceral-fat