Tag: Metabolically healthy obese

While obesity is a known risk factor for high cholesterol, research shows a surprising exception: a significant portion of individuals classified as obese do not exhibit associated metabolic complications. So, is it possible to be fat and have low cholesterol, and if so, what drives this apparent contradiction?

While obesity is a chronic disease affecting millions, a subset of individuals with excess weight, known as metabolically healthy obese (MHO), appear to have a healthy metabolic profile at a given point in time. This raises a critical question: is there such a thing as a healthy obese person, or is it a temporary state with hidden risks?

The World Health Organization reports that over 650 million adults globally were living with obesity in 2016, and a surprising paradox exists within this population. While consuming excess calories, many individuals with obesity are simultaneously undernourished at a micronutrient level. So, can you be well nourished and obese? The answer is a complex 'yes and no.'