It’s important to confirm we aren’t looking at all types ofbody fatas equal.

With these things in mind, how can we manage our visceral fat levels after the age of 50?

Manaker warns that when it comes to visceral fat, this is especially true.

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“Stick to amocktail or sparkling waterinstead.”

Unfortunately, Manaker warns that these sweeteners may actually lead to more weight gain around your belly.

That said, you may want to start lowering your intake of artificial sweeteners now.

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A previous version of this story was published on January 19, 2022.

It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, additional research, and updated contextual links.

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