A new study shows that having more fat around muscles can increase the risk of heart disease, regardless of weight. This fat is called intermuscular fat.
Researchers found that intermuscular fat can lead to problems like insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. It can also affect heart health.
The study involved 669 people who had heart-related symptoms. They were examined using special scans to measure fat and muscle in their bodies.
People with higher levels of intermuscular fat were more likely to have heart problems. Even a small increase in intermuscular fat raised the risk of heart issues.
Having more lean muscle, on the other hand, reduced the risk of heart problems. The study suggests that storing fat in muscles can cause inflammation and damage to blood vessels.
Further research is needed to understand this link better and find ways to prevent heart diseases.
The study was published in the European Heart Journal.
Vocabulary List:
Intermuscular /ˌɪntərˈmʌs.kjʊ.lər/ (adjective): Relating to the space between muscles.
Resistance /rɪˈzɪs.təns/ (noun): The ability to withstand or oppose something often used in a medical context.
Inflammation /ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (noun): A localized physical condition characterized by redness swelling and pain in response to injury or infection.
Symptoms /ˈsɪm.ptəmz/ (noun): Physical or mental features that indicate a condition or disease.
Examine /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/ (verb): To inspect or look at closely in order to learn more about its condition.
Published /ˈpʌb.lɪʃt/ (verb): To make content available to the public often in written form.
