A Greater Proportion of Fat Loss Comes From Your Abdominal Cavity

Your body has many types of fat. Your health and risk of the disease depend on where your fat is stored. The two main types are visceral fat, which builds up in the belly and is common in most overweight men, and subcutaneous fat, which is found beneath the skin.

Your insides often get encased in visceral fat. Extra visceral fat may contribute to the metabolic dysfunction that is so prevalent in the West today by causing inflammation and insulin resistance. Diets low in carbohydrates are highly successful at shedding this dangerous belly fat. In fact, a greater percentage of the fat that people who follow low-carb diets seem to lose come from the abdominal cavity. This should eventually result in a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.