What is the impact of excess visceral abdominal fat?

If you have HIV, a Hard Belly (excess visceral abdominal fat) is a sign that you may be accumulating fat that is bad for your health, and it may require treatment.

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A Hard Belly is harder on your health

For people with HIV and lipodystrophy, excess visceral abdominal fat can make it difficult to perform certain physical activities and may reduce your quality of life. Excess visceral abdominal fat might also be associated with serious health issues, including:¹

High blood pressure

Liver disease

High cholesterol

Renal disease

Diabetes

Sleep apnea

Heart Disease

Acid reflux

Depression

Take the Hard Belly test.

Excess visceral abdominal fat can make it harder to perform certain physical activities and may reduce your quality of life.¹ Want to know if you have excess visceral abdominal fat? Take this simple test.

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Ensure healthy aging

Managing excess visceral abdominal fat with specific treatment is important to consider, as well as healthy living habits. Find out how you can be more health-conscious in your day-to-day life. However, a Hard Belly is harder to handle.

Lake JE. The fat of the matter: obesity and visceral adiposity in treated HIV infection. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2017;14(6):211-219.

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