Involuntary weight loss frequently occurs in the early stages of many types of cancer. When weight loss is continual, it can affect the ability to deal with cancer and its treatment. Managing weight loss and rebuilding muscle can give you more energy for the activities you treasure, such as walk in the park or going out with friends and family.

What is in ?

• EPA*, an omega-3 fatty acid derived from fish oil, normalizes some of the metabolic processes that cause weight loss in cancer patients.
• Quality protein to help rebuild muscle mass.
• Vitamins and minerals, which are commonly reduced in cancer patients.
• Complete, balanced nutrition to help fight weight loss.
• Low in fat to help with digestion.
• FOS⁺, a soluble fibre that helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.

EPA* = eicosapentaenoic acid
FOS⁺ = "fructo-oligosaccharides"

How much to take?

• 2 servings daily is strongly recommended for optimum effectiveness.
• Continue for at least 3-4 weeks to see benefits when used as recommended. Normalizing metabolism, regaining weight and building muscle takes time.

* Use under medical supervision. Your doctor will tell you exactly how long to take ProSure.

A guide for patients and their families

Q1. What is cancer-induced weight loss?

Cancer-induced weight loss can be due to the change in the body’s metabolism, in the presence of a tumor.

Cancer-induced weight loss frequently occurs in the early stages of certain types of cancers, including cancers of the colon, stomach, esophagus, head and neck, kidney, lung, pancreas and rectum.

However, for other types of cancer such as, breast, leukemia, ovarian and prostate cancer, involuntary weight loss will still occur at some point in the disease.

Q2. Why is maintaining weight so important?

If you continue to lose weight, it can affect your ability to deal with cancer and its treatment. The loss of as little as 5% of body weight can affect your response to cancer therapy and reduce your quality of life.

Managing weight loss and rebuilding muscle can give you more energy for the independence and activities you treasure, like spending a morning in the park or an evening with friends and family.

Q3. How does cancer cause changes to the body’s metabolism?

Weight loss caused by the presence of a cancer tumor is different from weight loss due to emotional anxiety or depression or the side effects of cancer treatment.

The cancer tumor produces substances that alter the body’s metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and fat, and causes the body to burn calories faster than they can ordinarily be replaced. An increase in the metabolism of protein and fat can lead to the loss of muscle tissue as well as fat.

Simply eating more food or using conventional nutritional beverages is not the answer if the underlying metabolic problems are not addressed.