Belly fat is particularly prevalent in older men due to factors such as hormonal imbalances, psychological stressors, and an obesogenic environment. Aging further complicates this issue through gut microbiota dysbiosis, leading to increased inflammation and insulin resistance. Abdominal fat accumulation is linked to hormonal changes, especially insulin and cortisol, which together create a feedback loop that exacerbates fat storage. This multifactorial problem needs addressing through lifestyle modifications to mitigate the risk of obesity and related diseases in aging populations.
Belly fat in older men arises from multiple interconnected factors: hormonal dysfunction, psychological stress, and an obesogenic environment compounding the aging process.
Recent evidence indicates that gut microbiota imbalance significantly impacts energy absorption and inflammation, leading to increased abdominal fat especially among aging men.
Insulin resistance (IR) plays a pivotal role in abdominal fat accumulation, creating a vicious cycle between obesity and decreased insulin sensitivity.
Cortisol affects lipid redistribution, notably increasing abdominal fat deposition, influenced by various psychological and environmental stressors.
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