Losing weight is hard … like even when the scale starts to move, that stubborn belly fat often refuses to budge. And while it might feel like just a cosmetic concern, the truth is that fat around your midsection can be a serious health risk.
Weight gain around our middles is associated with an increased risk for high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. The medical community is now beginning to refer to visceral fat as ‘killer fat.’
Chief Medical Officer Ray Strand, MD
People often refer to visceral fat as “belly fat.” However, these two kinds of fat are different. Unlike the pinchable belly fat just beneath your skin (subcutaneous fat), visceral fat lies deep inside your abdomen, wrapped around your vital organs. Belly fat is visible from the outside because it’s subcutaneous, while visceral fat is deeper inside your body.
And while you can’t spot it in the mirror, your body feels its effects. That’s because visceral fat is metabolically active, which means it directly interferes with how your body functions. Even if your weight is in the normal range, having excess visceral fat can still raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and other conditions.
Visceral Fat Is a Big Deal
Too much visceral fat has been linked to all kinds of impacts on the body. According to the American Heart Association, excess visceral fat is tied to:
- Metabolic syndrome
- Liver dysfunction
- Systemic inflammation, including in blood vessels
- High cholesterol
- Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
- Hormonal imbalances
- Heart disease
Visceral fat might be out of sight, but it shouldn’t be out of mind because of these serious risk factors.
Focus on the Fat That Matters
When it comes to your health, sometimes what you lose matters more than how much. Losing visceral fat is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term wellness.
That’s where Co.Lab™ AbVantage comes in — a science-backed supplement designed to help your body shed visceral fat. It does this with a scientifically formulated blend of ingredients, one being Grains of Paradise (yes, that’s a real thing).
This botanical from the ginger family activates brown adipose tissue, or BAT, which is a specialized fat that helps your body burn calories for heat. When your BAT switches on, your metabolism does, too, making it easier to lose the kind of fat that’s hardest to reach.
Real Science, Real Results
Grains of Paradise, an active ingredient in AbVantage, has been clinically studied … and the results? Keep reading.
In a four-week, placebo-controlled study:
- Participants burned 97 more calories per day at rest than those taking a placebo!*
- Participants lost 250% more visceral fat than the placebo group!
And when AbVantage was used as part of the Body Balance System, participants lost inches around their waistlines:
- 1.77 inches lost after four weeks!
- 4 inches lost after eight weeks!
Why These Numbers Matter
- Increased calorie burned: Burning 97 extra calories a day is the equivalent of a 30-minute walk; add AbVantage on top of a 30-minute walk, and you’re essentially doubling your energy expenditure for faster results
- Tackling killer fat: By now, you know visceral fat is the most dangerous kind; losing 250% more of it can be health-protective and a way to prevent life-impacting diseases
Visceral fat may be invisible, but it’s always working against you. AbVantage is a simple, daily habit that works with your body to target this dangerous fat.
So, if you’ve been eating better and moving more (still keep that up!), but you’re not seeing results where it counts … maybe it’s time to go a little deeper — literally — and add AbVantage to your healthy lifestyle choices.
Because when it comes to visceral fat, waiting it out isn’t a strategy. You need to target it, and that’s exactly what AbVantage was made to do. It’s your advantage against visceral fat!
*Compared to the placebo group, those supplementing with the active ingredient in AbVantage over four weeks showed an average increase in resting energy expenditure of 97 kcal/day versus 5 kcal/day.