Why 400-pound Sumo wrestlers don’t suffer from obesity symptoms

Why 400-pound Sumo wrestlers don’t suffer from obesity symptoms

Sumo wrestlers eat up to 7,000 calories a day and weigh as much as 400 pounds.

Yet they don’t suffer from heart attacks, strokes, or other symptoms of obesity.

Their secret is in their name — sumo wrestler.

Regular intense exercise prevents the build-up of visceral fat, which causes metabolic and cardiovascular disease.

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