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I thought this was interesting and thought the BMI debate fans might be interested in this notion:
I keep hearing about omentum fat and the increased CV risk for higher hip waist ratios vs "overall" high BMI.
Whatever you call it -- muffin top, spare tire, love handles, or beer gut -- that extra padding pushes BP higher, even in young, normal-weight people who do not have high blood pressure.
The reason? When belly fat presses on your kidneys, the bean-shaped organs feel smothered and they panic. In response, they flood your bloodstream with hormones that raise your BP. Think of abdominal obesity as your early warning system for high BP. A thick middle and pants that feel too tight signal that this health risk may not be too far behind.
I keep hearing about omentum fat and the increased CV risk for higher hip waist ratios vs "overall" high BMI.