How Does Obesity Cause Cancer?



So how does obesity cause cancer? in this article, we will take a closer look into this question and also find ways to combat this common problem.

 Obesity is quite common among adults as well as overweight children but long term obesity can cause serious problems as you get older.

 Being overweight can cause a number of health problems but did you know it increases your risk for several types of cancer.

 There are many ways that excess fat can increase your cancer risk here are the three main ways.

 Too much body fat can trigger inflammation excess body fat and resulting inflammation causes the body to produce too much insulin, and fat cells produce estrogen.

 Inflammation, excess insulin, and extra estrogen all cause cells to divide more than usual. This rapid division can result in DNA damage which can result in cancer.

 Reducing The Risk

 You can reduce your risk of cancer by maintaining a healthy weight. Eat a healthy plant-based diet with plenty of fruits vegetables beans whole grains and lean protein.

 Avoid sugary drinks and foods with added sugar stay physically active aim for at least 75 minutes of vigorous activity or 150 minutes of moderate activity each week.

 Even little changes can make a difference do what you can at first and take things to step by step and it never hurts to get healthy with a friend.

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