Obesity Linked to Chronic Inflammation Increasing Risk of Major Diseases

Obesity causes chronic low-grade inflammation that silently damages organs and raises the risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Fat tissue acts as an active organ releasing cytokines that maintain mild inflammation, disrupting metabolism and tissue function over time. This persistent inflammation, especially around abdominal fat, triggers immune responses that contribute to insulin resistance and vascular damage. Many remain unaware of this hidden inflammation until chronic conditions develop.