There's no shortage out there of advice columns and workout videos showing you how to get abs . But all the planks and crunches in the world aren't going to address the root cause of stubborn belly fat : visceral fat. Cleveland Clinic defines visceral fat as the "belly fat found deep within your abdominal cavity," as opposed to the subcutaneous fat that sits just below the skin. Because visceral fat surrounds vital organs, including the stomach, liver , and intestines, it's more dangerous.

"Most notably, visceral fat is linked to increased rates of heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol (the bad kind!), high blood pressure, and overall breathing problems," Seema Bonney , MD, founder and medical director of the Anti-Aging & Longev

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