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 A Few Extra Pounds Can Hurt Your Heart
A recent study published in the New England Journal
of Medicine concluded that weight gain can be
dangerous to your heart. Cardiologists have known
for years that obesity can increase the risk of heart
failure indirectly by increasing risk factors such as
diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol.
The study showed that being overweight is in itself a risk
factor for heart failure and gaining weight puts you in a higher risk
group. The risk of heart failure is one-third higher in those who
are overweight and double for those who are obese. Of the nearly
6,000 people who participated in the 15-year study, 11% of men
and 14% of women had heart failure attributable to obesity.
The new findings are alarming because the U.S. population is
rapidly increasing in weight, beginning in childhood.
- 13% of young children are already overweight.
- 14% of adolescents continue to be overweight.
- 61% of adults are overweight and gaining.
Heart disease is the number-one killer in the United States.
Improving heart health is a priority for Herbalife. Our “heartsmart”
Thermojetics® Green Weight-Management Program and Thermojetics® Gold High-Protein, Low-Carb Program are soy-formulated to help
reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and designed for both
weight loss and weight management. Herbalifeline®, Cardio ToconOx® and Mega Garlic Plus are also recommended for
maximizing heart health.*
The heart is the hardest-working muscle in your body and your
overall well-being hinges on its health. Incorporating Herbalife products into your daily routine not only works to support
optimum cardiovascular health, it can help you take positive steps
to losing weight, which protects the heart’s function.
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| * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.
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