Is There a Connection Between Cancer and Being Overweight?
Today, being overweight is commonly blamed for many diseases. This is often the case, but the connection becomes muddled for some when talking about cancer. Let's look at the connection between being overweight and cancer.
Dr. Tatjana
How does fat affect the body?
Scientists have determined that excess fat mass affects a number of vital signs that previously were not associated with the weight of a person.
Obese people often have elevated levels of insulin (hyperinsulinemia) and insulin-like growth factor — 1 (IGF-1) in the blood, which contribute to colon, kidney, prostate and endometrial cancer.
Being overweight is often accompanied by chronic inflammatory conditions such as=== gallstones or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. These conditions can cause oxidative stress, which leads to DNA damage and increases the risk of gallbladder cancer and other cancers.
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