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Obesity Associated With Increased Risk Of Cancer

By Aqiyl Aniys | December 3rd, 2014 | Modified - August 22nd, 2015

Obesity is associated with increased risk of developing cancer. This may be due insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1, which is a cancer promoting growth hormone. Fat cells produce (IGF)-1 and the increase in obesity in the 21st century increase in obesity may also also explain the increase in cancer rates.

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Tags: cancer awareness, insulin-like growth factor, obesity

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About Author: Aqiyl Aniys

Aqiyl Aniys is the author of the books Alkaline Herbal Medicine, Alkaline Plant Based Diet and the children's book, Faith and Justice eat an Alkaline Plant Based Diet." He received a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, a BA in Organizational Behavior and Communications from NYU, worked as an elementary school teacher, and studied social work. He enjoys boxing, kick boxing, cycling, power walking, and basically anything challenging, and his alkaline plant-based diet supports all that he does. Learn more about transitioning to an alkaline vegan diet using the Dr. Sebi nutritional guide.