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Obesity induces systemic oxidative stress and chronic low-grade inflammation through adipose tissue dysfunction, specifically via increased adipokine secretion (leptin, TNF-α, IL-6) and mitochondrial ROS production, which leads to endothelial dysfunction and insulin resistance.

Recognize that excess body fat, especially visceral fat, is biologically active and drives inflammation and metabolic issues. This is not just 'extra weight' but a source of hormones that disrupt your body's balance. Addressing obesity requires managing this hormonal output, not just counting calories.

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Because adipose tissue is the organ that secretes adipokines and these in turn generate ROS, adipose tissue is considered an independent factor for the generation of systemic OS... high ROS production and the decrease in antioxidant capacity leads to various abnormalities, among which we find endothelial dysfunction... favoring atherosclerotic disease.
Alba Fernández-Sánchez et al. · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2011

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This is a review paper summarizing multiple studies; it establishes strong mechanistic consensus but lacks a single primary clinical trial.

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Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Obesity

Alba Fernández-Sánchez et al. · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2011

DOI 10.3390/ijms12053117

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