Dr. Jean-Pierre Despres

Dr. Jean-Pierre Després is a respected researcher in the field of health and obesity, specializing in how fat distribution affects metabolic and cardiovascular risk. His work focuses on understanding how visceral fat—the fat around organs—more significantly impacts health than overall body weight. By studying lifestyle factors like diet and exercise, he aims to develop strategies to reduce disease risk associated with obesity. His insights help inform public health recommendations and clinical approaches to managing obesity and preventing related conditions like heart disease and diabetes.