Cardiologist Elena Grichuk: refusal of a large amount of salt in the diet has a positive effect on the heart.
Cardiologist Grichuk spoke in an interview about the measures that help maintain the health of the cardiovascular system.
“Significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease can even very simple actions – for example, avoiding harmful foods,” – said the doctor.
Talking to Top24.news, the doctor noted that one of the best “simple actions” for health could be avoiding salt. According to Grichuk, Russians consume too much salt: the average (12 grams per day) is twice the norm. The cardiologist stated that many people imperceptibly consume hidden salt contained in foods that are not explicitly salty (for example, in frozen foods, cheese, bread). Meanwhile, salt, which promotes fluid retention, makes blood pressure on the vascular walls more significant, thereby increasing the risk of developing hypertension and heart disease.
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What else significantly reduces the risk of heart disease In addition to proper nutrition, it is important not to suffer from injuries and stress, as well as to practice the necessary physical activity, drink enough water, check your blood pressure.
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“Even if there were no heart problems before, do not ignore the alarming symptoms, which at first may seem insignificant – weakness, fatigue, pulse jumps,” the cardiologist advised.
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Elena Grichuk Zdorovye Head of the Cardiology Department, Candidate of Medical Sciences