India, April 3 -- Visceral fat is the deep belly fat that wraps around internal organs like the liver, stomach, and intestines. While fat under the skin mainly stores energy, visceral fat acts like a hyperactive chemical factory. It constantly pumps out substances that change how the body functions and trigger a state of internal stress.

Moreover, excessive visceral fat may be harmful. According to a November 2016 study done by the Korean Journal of Pediatrics, research found a link between having too much visceral fat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Moreover, a report from Max Hospitals states that visceral fat secretes substances that can trigger chronic inflammation and impair insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sug...