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Belly Fat Damages Your Liver Function When your liver is exposed to the harmful substances released by visceral fat, it becomes less efficient at processing sugar and fats, leading to insulin resistance and other metabolic problems.
'When our liver is burdened, it can't function properly, which impacts how it metabolises nutrients and fat, slowing down our metabolism and leading to weight gain. In a compromised liver, toxins can build up and hormonal imbalances can occur, leading to really stubborn weight gain.'
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Your Body Controls Most Cholesterol Production Since your liver makes 80% of your cholesterol internally, your body has much more control over cholesterol levels than your diet does. This is why eating cholesterol doesn't directly increase blood cholesterol.