Hidden Fat in the Pancreas and Abdomen Linked to Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline

From Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Dr. Mercola

Hidden fat stored deep inside organs, especially the pancreas and abdomen, links to brain shrinkage, cognitive decline, and a higher risk of neurologic disease even when your weight looks normal
An MRI-based study of 25,997 adults found that fat distribution patterns inside the body predict brain aging and cognitive outcomes more strongly than body mass index (BMI) alone
People with high pancreatic fat showed around 30% fat concentration in the pancreas, which was up to six times higher than lean individuals and tied to extensive gray matter loss
The "skinny fat" profile involved high internal abdominal fat despite only moderate BMI, with men showing the steepest decline in brain volume and slower thinking speed
Simple metabolic assessments like fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, CRP, lipid profiles, and waist-based ratios offer practical ways to detect hidden risks early, before obvious symptoms appear

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