Yes, you read that right, obesity can be a cause of hormonal cancers, although obesity comes with many diseases, metabolic cancers are a part of this. Fat tissue produces excess amounts of estrogen, high levels of which have been associated with increased risks of breast, endometrial, ovarian, and some other cancers.
People with obesity often have increased blood levels of insulin. High levels of insulin causes type 2 diabetes, another known cancer risk factor. High levels of insulin may promote the development of colon, kidney, prostate, and endometrial cancers.
Dr. Arush Sabharwal a renowned name in the field of bariatric surgery states that “Studies have found that bariatric surgery among people with obesity, particularly women, is associated with reduced risks of cancer overall; of obesity-related cancers, such as postmenopausal breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and colon cancer; and of hormone-related cancers, such as breast, endometrial, and prostate cancers. Most of the evidence about obesity in cancer survivors comes from people who were diagnosed with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer. Research indicates that obesity may worsen several aspects of cancer survivorship, including quality of life, cancer recurrence, cancer progression, survival, and risk of certain second primary cancers”
Nutritionist Kanak Agarwal says that “small and frequent meals are the key to healthy and sustainable weight loss, getting a balanced diet is very important to avoid nutritional deficiencies especially during your weight loss. Cravings must be heard for example on your cheat days if you are craving junk, instead of having 1 whole pizza for dinner try having 1-2 slices before 12 PM and have 1 bowl of salad for lunch.”
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