Is the intestine high in fat? Debunking the Myth of Intestinal Fat Content
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While the living intestine itself is not high in fat, it is surrounded by a type of deep, abdominal fat known as visceral fat. This critical distinction reveals that the intestine does not have high fat content as an organ, but rather exists within a compartment of the body where fat is stored for protection and other metabolic functions. Understanding this is key to comprehending abdominal health and fat distribution.
