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GlossaryVisceral Fat

fat surrounding internal organs within the abdominal cavity

Visceral fat, also known as intra-abdominal fat, is the type of fat that surrounds internal organs within the abdominal cavity, such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which is located just under the skin, visceral fat is more metabolically active and has been linked to an increased risk of various health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers.

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Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat but No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition

research Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat But No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition

44 citations , April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Women with PCOS have similar levels of certain proteins compared to women without PCOS, and these proteins don't independently cause PCOS.

research Global Adiposity Rather Than Abnormal Regional Fat Distribution Characterizes Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

149 citations , December 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Evidence for Masculinization of Adipokine Gene Expression in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue of Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Evidence for Masculinization of Adipokine Gene Expression in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue of Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

58 citations , January 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.

Expression of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissues of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated with Adiposity

research Expression of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with adiposity

18 citations , December 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.

Body Composition Parameters, Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Epicardial Fat Thickness in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

research Body Composition Parameters, Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Epicardial Fat Thickness in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology”

Men with male pattern baldness had higher body fat and obesity-related measurements but similar heart fat and artery thickness compared to healthy men.

Broiler Chicken Meat Extract Increases Body Weight, Visceral Fat Mass, and Hair Production in Young Male Wistar Rats (Rattus Norvegicus)

research Pemberian ekstrak daging ayam broiler meningkatkan berat badan dan berat lemak viseral serta meningkatkan produksi rambut pada anak tikus (Rattus norvegicus) jantan galur Wistar

June 2017 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM”

Broiler chicken meat extract increases body weight, visceral fat, and hair production in young male Wistar rats.

The Frequency of Visceral and Phenotypic Markers in Patients with the Combination of Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

research THE FREQUENCY OF VISCERAL AND PHENOTYPIC MARKERS IN PATIENTS WITH THE COMBINATION OF UNDIFFERENTIATED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

5 citations , January 2020 in “Wiadomości lekarskie (Warsaw Poland)”

Patients with both connective tissue disease and acid reflux are more likely to have certain symptoms and physical signs.

research Polycystic ovary syndrome: insight into pathogenesis and a common association with insulin resistance

62 citations , December 2015 in “Clinical Medicine”

Improving insulin sensitivity and weight loss can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

research Polycystic ovary syndrome: insight into pathogenesis and a common association with insulin resistance

61 citations , June 2016 in “Clinical Medicine”

PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and obesity, and weight loss can improve symptoms.

The Influence of Obesity on Androstenedione to Testosterone Ratio in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hyperandrogenemia

research The influence of obesity on Androstenedione to Testosterone ratio in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperandrogenemia

15 citations , October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.

research Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatic Steatosis and Testosterone: A Matter of Sex

7 citations , October 2024 in “Livers”

Sex hormones affect liver fat and metabolic health differently in men and women.

research A Comparative Analysis of Serum Irisin Levels and Body Composition Indices in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

1 citations , October 2024 in “Cureus”

Women with PCOS have higher irisin levels, which may affect their metabolism and hormones.

research Lean Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

1 citations , February 2018 in “InTech eBooks”

PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.

research Treatment of Lipodystrophy with Troglitazone

1 citations , June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine”

Troglitazone increases subcutaneous fat in lipodystrophy patients.

Neonatal Inhibition of Androgen Activity Alters the Programming of Body Weight and Orexinergic Peptides Differentially in Male and Female Rats

research NEONATAL INHIBITION OF ANDROGEN ACTIVITY ALTERS THE PROGRAMMING OF BODY WEIGHT AND OREXINERGIC PEPTIDES DIFFERENTIALLY IN MALE AND FEMALE RATS

February 2024 in “Brain research bulletin”

Blocking androgen activity in newborn rats affects body weight and appetite-related hormones differently in males and females.

research Evaluation of Anthropometric Measurements, Arterial Stiffness and ECG Parameters in Alopecia Areata Patients

November 2025 in “Medicina”

Alopecia areata may be linked to changes in body fat but not to heart or artery issues.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Inflammation

January 2021 in “ISGE series”

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes chronic inflammation affecting all body systems, but proper nutrition, exercise, and supplements can improve the condition.

research 1748 IS ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA ASSOCIATED WITH BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA? ANALYSIS OF 907 PATIENTS

March 2013 in “The Journal of Urology”

Hair loss is linked to higher prostate-specific antigen levels and urinary symptoms, likely due to age.

research EFFECTS OF LIRAGLUTIDE ON VISCERAL ADIPOSITY INDEX IN WOMAN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE WITH PREDIABETES

January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie”

Liraglutide with metformin reduces body fat and improves blood sugar control better than metformin and inositol in women with prediabetes.

research Decreased lipin 1β expression in visceral adipose tissue is associated with insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome

20 citations , October 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology”

Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.

research Metabolic syndrome and metabolic risk profile according to polycystic ovary syndrome phenotype

32 citations , April 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research”

Women with severe types of PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, and belly fat is a key predictor of this risk.

Body Composition Changes and Inhibition of Fat Development In Vivo Implicate Androgen in Regulation of Stem Cell Lineage Allocation

research Body composition changes and inhibition of fat development in vivo implicates androgen in regulation of stem cell lineage allocation

37 citations , June 2011 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry”

Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.

research Mediators of Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Relation to Adiposity

102 citations , January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation”

PCOS is linked to obesity and inflammation, increasing cardiovascular risk.

Greasy Hair Against Obesity: TSLP-Induced Sebum Production Reduces Fat

research Greasy hair against obesity

December 2021 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy”

Increasing sebum production might help reduce fat and improve metabolism.

research Tissue Resident Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells: Sentinels and Saboteurs in Health and Disease

9 citations , March 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology”

Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells are important for immunity and tolerance, affect hair growth and wound healing, and their dysfunction can contribute to obesity-related diseases and other health issues.

research Efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitor on insulin resistance and hyperglycemia in Werner syndrome—A case report

November 2025 in “Journal of Diabetes Investigation”

Dapagliflozin improved blood sugar control in a man with Werner syndrome without side effects.

research A Comprehensive Review on Metabolic Syndrome

1341 citations , January 2014 in “Cardiology Research and Practice”

Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.

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research Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat But No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition

research Global Adiposity Rather Than Abnormal Regional Fat Distribution Characterizes Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Evidence for Masculinization of Adipokine Gene Expression in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue of Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

research Expression of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with adiposity

research Body Composition Parameters, Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Epicardial Fat Thickness in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

research Pemberian ekstrak daging ayam broiler meningkatkan berat badan dan berat lemak viseral serta meningkatkan produksi rambut pada anak tikus (Rattus norvegicus) jantan galur Wistar

research THE FREQUENCY OF VISCERAL AND PHENOTYPIC MARKERS IN PATIENTS WITH THE COMBINATION OF UNDIFFERENTIATED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

research Polycystic ovary syndrome: insight into pathogenesis and a common association with insulin resistance

research Polycystic ovary syndrome: insight into pathogenesis and a common association with insulin resistance

research The influence of obesity on Androstenedione to Testosterone ratio in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperandrogenemia

research Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatic Steatosis and Testosterone: A Matter of Sex

research A Comparative Analysis of Serum Irisin Levels and Body Composition Indices in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

research Lean Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Treatment of Lipodystrophy with Troglitazone

research NEONATAL INHIBITION OF ANDROGEN ACTIVITY ALTERS THE PROGRAMMING OF BODY WEIGHT AND OREXINERGIC PEPTIDES DIFFERENTIALLY IN MALE AND FEMALE RATS

research Evaluation of Anthropometric Measurements, Arterial Stiffness and ECG Parameters in Alopecia Areata Patients

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Inflammation

research 1748 IS ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA ASSOCIATED WITH BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA? ANALYSIS OF 907 PATIENTS

research EFFECTS OF LIRAGLUTIDE ON VISCERAL ADIPOSITY INDEX IN WOMAN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE WITH PREDIABETES

research Decreased lipin 1β expression in visceral adipose tissue is associated with insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome

research Metabolic syndrome and metabolic risk profile according to polycystic ovary syndrome phenotype

research Body composition changes and inhibition of fat development in vivo implicates androgen in regulation of stem cell lineage allocation

research Mediators of Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Relation to Adiposity

research Greasy hair against obesity

research Tissue Resident Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells: Sentinels and Saboteurs in Health and Disease

research Efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitor on insulin resistance and hyperglycemia in Werner syndrome—A case report

research A Comprehensive Review on Metabolic Syndrome

research Is the severity of alopecia areata associated with arterial stiffness?

research Multiple endocrine defects in adult-onset Sprouty1/2/4 triple knockout mice

research Follow-up care after metabolic surgery – a prospective study in the North-Eastern region of Romania