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  Weight-Management Program and 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®,  and Mega Garlic Plus are also recommended for maximizing heart health. Maintaining a healthy heart is important to keeping a fit and active lifestyle. Mega Garlic Plus supports circulation and cardiovascular health, releasing active ingredients once through the stomach for full absorption.

Mega Garlic Plus is enteric-coated for absorption where you need it, and provides anti-oxidant protection for your body.

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.