Gaining Weight Over A Long Period of Time Causes Health Problems

The World Health Organization estimates that one-quarter to one-third of cancer cases are related to being overweight and inactive. Research has found that weight gain can lead to a higher risk for colon, prostate, endometrial, esophageal, kidney and post-menopausal breast cancer.

Excess fat cells function as hormone pumps to produce higher levels of insulin and estrogen. When this occurs, cells divide more rapidly and if something in the cell goes awry, the resultant cancer cell also reproduces and follows a pattern of rapid replication. Solutions are available: Herbalife's Weight Management Program have helped thousands of people around the world lose weight and maintain their weight loss over time. The program delivers improved health at the cellular level.

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