Obesity

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What is obesity?

Obesity is a complex disorder that consists of having an excessive amount of body fat. We should not see this as solely an aesthetic problem but instead look at the serious risk behind this condition.Risks include heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.

If you are extremely obese it means that you have a high probability of having health problems related to your weight.

The good news is that even a minimum level of weight loss can improve or prevent health problems related to obesity. Changes in diet, increased physical activity and changes in diet and lifestyle can help you lose weight. Prescription medications and slimming surgeries are additional options available to treat obesity.

Do you want to know more about obesity?

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What mushrooms have useful properties in combating obesity?

Maitake

Activates metabolism and protects the cardiovascular system
There are studies of Maitake related to hypertension, obesity and weight control.

Weight control
Activates metabolism and helps in weight control

Triglycerides (fat) and cholesterol
Reduces triglycerides and cholesterol levels

Hypertension
Acts on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

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