There is no question that the moon, or rather its gravity, is the major cause of oceans tides on Earth. The sunâs gravity raises tides, too, by the way, but its effect is smaller. Some folks use the indisputable fact of the moonâs effect on the tides to argue that the moon raises tides in the human body.
Some of the less common causes of Protruding abdomen may include: 1  Constipation. 2  Chronic constipation. 3  Poor muscle tone.  Poor muscle tone after 1  childbirth. Lactose intolerance.  Food 1  allergies. Food intolerances. 2  Pregnancy. 3  Hernia. Malabsorption.  Irritable bowel 1  syndrome. Colonic bacterial fermentation. 2  Gastroparesis. Diabetic gastroparesis.
Photo Credit Elena_Danileiko/iStock/Getty Images. A significant amount of visceral fat, the type found deep inside your belly, puts you at increased risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers and Type 2 diabetes. Overeating isn't the only factor in creating a protruding belly. The types of foods you choose also make a difference.