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out of Stanford University found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid, attacks fat tissue. The virus then makes copies of itself in fat cells and causes additional infections in other cells. Fat tissue contains macrophages, immune cells that alert the body to threats and attack them. When these immune cells become infected with the virus, they become inflamed and cause other nearby cells to become inflamed.
Why is this a problem for people with obesity? One theory is that people with obesity have more fat tissue and therefore are more susceptible to this spread of Covid-induced inflammation — though that has not been proven. But, Blish said we do know that the fat tissue in people with obesity already has extra inflammation to begin with, so the inflammatory response to the virus could be more serious than in people who don’t have obesity.
“Fat tissue also coats many of our vital organs, like our hearts all around our gut. Having inflamed fat right next to your heart is not really an ideal situation,” Blish said.Covid is still a real threat for people with obesity. Wearing a mask when you’re out in public can
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