Diet, Obesity, & Metabolic Syndrome

Most relevant literature now links obesity, lipotoxicity, and metabolic syndrome. Excess body fat seems to trigger the release of toxic substances by adipose tissue leading to a proinflammatory-prothrombotic environment and the development of insulin resistance resulting in cardiovascular disease and diabetes. However, how each body tolerates excess fat is key. While some moderately overweight people show no signs of disease, …