
The Dangerous Invisible Fat You’re Not Paying Attention To | Prof. Jimmy Bell
Most of us only pay attention to the fat around our bellies or our hips, but there’s a hidden fat we’re just ignoring. You can’t see visceral fat, but too much of it is dangerous - even slim people can have harmful levels without even knowing. In this episode I speak to visceral fat expert Professor Jimmy Bell to find out what it’s doing in our bodies when there’s too much - and why you shouldn’t be worrying about weight if you want to stay healthy. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - The role of fat in your body (4:16) Why fat is actually a good thing (8:18) Visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat (11:37) Thin on the outside - fat on the inside (19:43) Why you shouldn’t chase scale weight (22:28) Differences between where men and women store fat (27:25) Do genetics affect baseline levels of visceral fat? (32:25) How weight loss injections are impacting visceral fat (37:03) The role of fast food in visceral fat accumulation (42:31) Is the gut linked to fat gain? (44:18) What should you do to reduce visceral fat? 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan