The dangerous link between belly fat and heart health in men
Not all fat is the same. Visceral fat — the fat stored deep around your organs — is far more dangerous than the kind you can pinch under your skin.
It raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease — and men are particularly prone to it.
At Yazen, we help men understand how visceral fat affects their body and take practical, medical steps to reduce it for lasting health.
Why visceral fat is harmful
Visceral fat isn’t just stored energy — it’s active tissue that releases hormones and inflammatory chemicals. These disrupt key systems that control:
- Blood pressure – narrowing blood vessels and raising heart strain
- Blood sugar – reducing insulin sensitivity, leading to insulin resistance
- Cholesterol – lowering protective HDL and raising harmful triglycerides
Together, these changes form metabolic syndrome, a dangerous combination that greatly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes.
The wider health impact
Visceral fat also affects the liver, metabolism, and hormones. It contributes to MASLD (fatty liver disease), chronic inflammation, and low testosterone — all of which worsen cardiovascular risk.
Even modest weight loss (around 5–10%) can lower inflammation, improve liver function, and rebalance hormones. Regular blood tests for cholesterol, blood sugar, and liver enzymes are key to detecting early changes and preventing complications.
How Yazen supports you
Reducing visceral fat doesn’t require perfection — just consistency and the right support.
Our doctor-led men’s programme includes:
- Full medical and metabolic assessment
- Blood tests to track key health markers
- Personalised nutrition, movement, and coaching support
- Ongoing monitoring via the Yazen app
Yazen combines medical expertise and lifestyle support to help you reduce visceral fat, protect your heart, and improve long-term metabolic health.
This is how you can start today
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Download the Yazen app
Continue your journey in our app. Download the Yazen app from the App Store or Google Play, and log in to get started right away.
Complete your health profile
Together with your YazenCoach, you'll answer a few more questions in the app to complete your profile.
Plan your blood test
To determine if you’re eligible for the treatment, we conduct a comprehensive blood test. We partner with Labplusarts, the leading provider of blood tests. You can easily request a blood test through their website, and you'll always find a location nearby.
*If the test results indicate that the treatment is unsuitable, you’ll receive a refund for the blood test cost (€119).
Discuss your treatment plan
If the blood test results show that the treatment is suitable for you, you’ll meet your doctor. Together, you’ll create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Your journey can begin!
If you’re satisfied with the treatment plan, the costs, the medication, and the expected results, we can get started.
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