
Weight Fluctuations: A New Heart Disease Risk
Physionic
17 nov 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Manage weight to stabilize artery plaque growth
A potential mechanism for this risk is that rebounding weight accelerates the growth of plaque in arteries by expanding its highly unstable necrotic core.
Recognize weight fluctuation risk does not apply to healthy individuals
The study's finding that weight fluctuation increases cardiovascular risk was exclusively in people with established cardiovascular disease and may not extend to healthy individuals.
Monitor weight swings to assess cardiovascular risk
Average weight swings of around 3 kilograms or more would place you in a higher-risk category for cardiovascular events, while swings of less than a kilogram are low-risk.
Calculate weight variability through consistent measurements
You can calculate your own weight variability by taking at least 10 weight measurements over time and then averaging the difference between each consecutive measurement.
Don't stress minor weight fluctuations
The high-risk individuals in the study had noticeable swings averaging 4.45kg, so you shouldn't worry about minor day-to-day weight changes.
Stabilize body weight to reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Greater fluctuations in your body weight are associated with about a 4% greater risk of cardiovascular disease, even when controlling for other factors.
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