Tag: Mho

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?

Recent studies suggest that a significant subset of individuals with a body mass index in the obese range do not exhibit the typical metabolic complications associated with excess body fat. This phenomenon, known as Metabolically Healthy Obesity (MHO), raises a critical question: is it possible to be metabolically healthy and obese?

While obesity is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, some individuals are categorized as 'metabolically healthy obese,' or MHO, a condition where they have a high body mass index but healthy blood markers like cholesterol and blood pressure. This subgroup prompts the complex question: can a person be fat but healthy?