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Adipose tissue dysfunction, characterized by decreased adipogenesis, angiogenesis, and adipocyte hypertrophy, leads to inflammation and ectopic fat deposition, causing insulin resistance.
Healthy adipose tissue is crucial for metabolic health. When fat cells become enlarged and inflamed, they stop functioning properly, leading to insulin resistance. Lifestyle changes that promote healthy fat cell function can help prevent these issues.
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Decreased capacity for adipocyte differentiation and angiogenesis along with adipocyte hypertrophy can trigger a vicious cycle of inflammation leading to subcutaneous adipose tissue dysfunction and ectopic fat deposition.
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Source
Body Fat Distribution and Insulin Resistance
Pavankumar Patel et al. · Nutrients · 2013
DOI 10.3390/nu5062019
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