With this episode, we’re shining a light on one of the most underestimated threats to long-term health: visceral fat.

I’m joined by Dr. Jason Chiriano from Viva Life Healing Centers. He's a vascular surgeon who’s transitioned into functional medicine after transforming his own health. Together, we’ll unpack the crucial differences between the fat you see under your skin (subcutaneous) and the fat hiding deep inside your abdominal cavity (visceral fat), which is linked to everything from diabetes and heart disease to dementia and certain cancers.

We’ll discuss why just tracking your body weight isn’t enough, and how using technology like the EVOLT scan can give us the tools to monitor the dangerous hidden fat that’s putting millions at risk. You’ll also hear how Dr. Chiriano’s personal health wakeup call set him on the path to helping thousands of others change their lives.

We tackle myths, reveal must-know insights for protecting your future well-being, and share actionable steps you can start today to turn your health around—for good.

Moments

00:00 Understanding Visceral Fat Risks

03:45 Hidden Risks of Visceral Fat

06:39 Early Onset Atherosclerosis Concerns

11:10 Mainstreaming Alternative Medicine Post-COVID

13:01 Healthcare as Investment Mindset Shift

18:45 Correlation vs. Causation in Health

22:01 Sustainable Weight Loss with Technology

23:07 Educating on BMR with EVOLT

26:54 Sustainable, Healthy Eating Tips

Here are 3 key takeaways:

• Visceral Fat is the Real Threat: Unlike subcutaneous fat (the kind under your skin), even just 4 extra pounds of visceral fat can significantly increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Standard scales and even many lab tests might not catch it.
• Early Detection = Better Outcomes: Tools like Evolt’s BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) scans make it easy to monitor visceral fat and catch problems early, often before major health issues arise. This non-invasive technology allows for consistent tracking without the risks associated with frequent DEXA scans.
• It’s Never Too Late to Make a Change: No matter your age or health background, you can make meaningful improvements. Lifestyle changes, the right medical support, and informed self-advocacy can help reverse years of damage. “You either pay for your health now, or you pay for it later,” says Dr. Chiriano.

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Until next time, stay inspired, stay informed, and let’s keep working together to make the world a healthier place!

Presented by your host, Sharon Polsky, from Evolt 360.

The Evolt 360 is the world's first intelligent body composition analyzer.

Evolt has taken body composition assessment to the next level. For so long now we have been led to believe that wearable technology was the answer for what people were looking for in tracking their fitness goals, yet the