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  Can Specific Probiotic Strains Like Lactobacillus Gasseri Target Visceral Belly Fat? Belly fat is often discussed as though it were a single type of fat, but the fat stored around the abdomen is not all the same. Some lies directly beneath the skin, while another type accumulates deeper inside the abdominal cavity, surrounding organs such as the liver and intestines. This deeper fat, known as visceral fat, is particularly important because excess amounts are associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic problems. Most established approaches to reducing excess visceral fat focus on sustainable changes in energy intake, physical activity, sleep, and overall metabolic health. However, researchers are also investigating whether the gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract, may influence how the body regulates energy, stores fat, and responds to food. One area attracting attention is the use of spe...