Doctor Yaroslav Ashikhmin: products containing trans fats harm heart health.
In an interview with the therapist and cardiologist Yaroslav Ashikhmin, trans fatty acids were called food components that are extremely dangerous for the cardiovascular system. The doctor explained: such acids are formed during hydrogenation, which turns liquid vegetable fats into solid ones. The food industry readily uses trans fats due to their low cost. A striking example of a product saturated with this type of fatty acids is margarine. Accordingly, trans fatty acids are found in products made using margarine
“Trans fats are used in not very high-quality cooking: for example, in long-term frying of french fries, in the production of cookies,” Ashikhmin said, talking to Sputnik radio.< br>The cardiologist also warned about the potential harm to the heart of processed meat products. Fat, which is part of sausages and sausages, has a negative effect on blood vessels, the physician emphasized.
In addition, addiction to fried foods has a bad effect on the state of the heart and blood vessels. Cholesterol-lowering drugs are more effective than statins
“If foods are fried too much, dangerous substances are formed in them that can lead to vascular damage,” said the expert.
For the sake of maintaining heart health, you do not need to eat a lot of sweets and starchy foods, the doctor added. Eating them daily increases the risk of obesity and carbohydrate metabolism disorders: both are detrimental to blood vessels and the heart.
Cardiologist Yaroslav Ashikhmin: fire smoke increases the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes
“Improper nutrition leads to the appearance and accelerated growth of atherosclerotic plaques in the vessels, and this, in turn, increases the risk of a heart attack,” the expert postulated.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about who can be harmed by potatoes. Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Yaroslav Ashikhmin Healthy lifestyle therapist, cardiologist