A March 2021 study by the University of Sydney on mice found that,
"While most people would think that all fat tissue is the same, in fact, the location makes a big difference,"
"Our data show both visceral and subcutaneous fat undergo dramatic changes during intermittent fasting,"
"visceral [belly] fat can adapt to repeated fasting bouts and protect its energy store,"
"This type of adaptation may be the reason why visceral fat can be resistant to weight loss after long periods of dieting."