Belly fat is a major driver of heart attacks, and understanding its root causes is essential for health. This video explains that excess sugar, refined carbs, and ultra-processed food are key contributors to increased belly fat. By addressing excess calorie consumption and making healthier food choices, you can effectively work towards weight loss and overall fat loss. In this special episode, Dr. Mark Hyman dives deep into the hidden dangers of visceral adipose tissue (VAT)—the toxic belly fat wrapped around your internal organs. Unlike the "dad bod" subcutaneous fat you can easily pinch, visceral fat acts as an active endocrine organ that disrupts your hormones, drives whole-body inflammation, and fuels chronic diseases like insulin resistance, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. You will learn why the traditional "calories in, calories out" model is broken, how ultra-processed foods and liquid sugars hijack your biology, and why hidden factors like chronic stress and poor sleep might be secretly expanding your waistline. Most importantly, Dr. Hyman breaks down the functional medicine approach to finally getting rid of stubborn belly fat. From actionable dietary shifts and the truth about balancing carbohydrates with healthy fats, to powerful lifestyle hacks like hormesis, cold therapy, and time-restricted eating—this video gives you the ultimate blueprint for a healthier metabolism and a longer life. #HealthAndWellness #FunctionalMedicine #VisceralFat #LoseBellyFat Get my FREE guide 3 Steps to Reverse Aging when you sign up for my weekly health picks 👉 https://bit.ly/IncreaseHealthspan View Show Notes From This Episode: https://bit.ly/ep-894 Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at https://RupaUniversity.com. Upgrade your cookware, appliances and more with Our Place. Head over to https://FromOurPlace.com and enter code HYMAN at checkout to receive 10% off site-wide.