Why is it considered unhealthy if someone is overweight even if all their blood tests, blood pressure, etc. all come back at healthy levels?

Question

Assumimg that being overweight is due to fat, not muscle.

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Answer 1

It’s just bad for you long term. Adipose tissue (fat) releases adipokines which are far specific cytokines. Cytokines are what your body releases during an inflammatory responses (when you get injured or sick)

So when you carry a lot of excess fat, your body is basically in a state of low grade inflammation constantly, and this state of stress just wears everything out way faster.