Body Composition

Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT)

Name: Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) - Performance Biomarker Guide
Creator: Ocean Path Ventures LLC
Published: 2025-10-01

Internal abdominal fat around organs measured in lbs or liters

Visceral FatCategory

Low risk: <2 lbsReference

<1 lbReference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

Why Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) matters

Most dangerous type of fat. Strongly associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. DEXA provides precise measurement.

Reference Range

Low risk: <2 lbs

Reference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

<1 lb

We have not yet verified a published source for a Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) target. The value above comes from device vendor material and is shown as a reference only. How we verify ranges.

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Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Oct 1, 2025