Can weight loss reverse early heart damage? A cardiologist explains the 5-10% rule
Obesity is no longer just a cosmetic concern — it is a chronic disease that silently strains the heart long before symptoms appear. Excess body fat increases blood pressure, disrupts cholesterol levels, raises blood sugar and fuels chronic inflammation, all of which gradually damage the heart muscle and stiffen the arteries. Over time, this can lead to heart attack, stroke or heart failure.
Obesity is no longer just a cosmetic concern — it is a chronic disease that silently strains the heart long before symptoms appear. Excess body fat increases blood pressure, disrupts cholesterol levels, raises blood sugar and fuels chronic inflammation, all of which gradually damage the heart muscle and stiffen the arteries. Over time, this can lead to heart attack, stroke or heart failure.
