New yogurt helps prevent heart disease

• April 24, 2024

Scientists in the Center for Research and Advanced Studies (Cinvestav), Querétaro in collaboration with the Autonomous University of Sinaloa , they created a yogurt added with a new starch , which helps prevent heart disease and obesity.

This new polysaccharide substance gives the body a better intestinal flow of food because as it goes directly to the large intestine, only the nutrients

Is a yogurt like all, but with physiological properties that in some cases is better than Dietary fiber . Cinvestav researchers say that the starch You can add any other dish such as meat, snacks, cereals as long as it is a processed product.

The research received an honorable mention in the National Award in Food Science and Technology (CONACyT and the association of Mexican bottling companies of Coca Cola A.C); it is expected that in a short time go to the market.

Cardiopathies a problem beyond the heart

In a broad sense, the term heart disease It can encompass any condition of the heart or the rest of the cardiovascular system.

The most common cause of heart disease is a narrowing or blockage in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the cardiac muscle itself (coronary artery disease).

Some types of heart disease are:

1. Ischemic heart disease
2. Acute myocardial infarction
3. Cardiomyopathies
4. Cardiac arrhythmias
5. Atherosclerosis
6. Arterial hypertension
7. Abnormal functioning of Heart valves ,
8. Heart disease congenital
9. Abnormal heart rhythm

We can not change everything

There are some causes that cause these diseases that do not depend on our lifestyle and there is nothing to do, but we can address all the factors of modifiable risks.

Unmodifiable s

1. Age: the risk increases as you get older
2. Gender: men have a higher risk of heart attack
3. Menopause
4. Family history: the risk increases if a family member has had heart disease
5. Race: African Americans, Mexican Americans, American Indians, Native Hawaiians and Asians have a higher risk

Modifiable

1. Overweight or obesity
2. Poor nutrition
3. Physical activity
4. Smoking
5. High blood pressure
6. Diabetes
7. HDL, or "good" cholesterol, low
8. LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, high

Leading a healthy lifestyle is key to reducing many of the risks, work with your doctor to develop an appropriate plan for you. This will ensure that you are doing everything you can to maintain your healthy heart .  

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