Visceral fat is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat, but it can be effectively reduced by supplementing with polyphenols, soluble fiber, resistant starch, and increasing protein intake.

Lan, 20 years old, washes lean meat with boiling water to remove every last trace of fat, believing "if any remains, it will immediately cling to her stomach and thighs."

Beyond a cosmetic concern, an oversized waistline signals the silent release of inflammatory substances from visceral fat, directly impacting the liver and cardiovascular system.