Not all plant foods are equally beneficial for the cardiovascular system. A large -scale study of Jones Hopkins University, which has covered more than 7700 adults in the United States, showed that only a quality plant diet really reduces the risk of heart disease.
Scientists divided herbal products into two groups: healthy (vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grain) and unhealthy (refined cereals, sweets, sweet drinks, fries). The purpose of the study was to determine how different types of vegetable nutrition affect three key biomarkers associated with heart disease: troponin I, troponin T and NT-Probnp.
The results were eloquent. In people who eat mostly healthy plant foods, the level of troponin I - a protein, which indicates damage to the heart muscle - was 49% lower. Instead, those who consumed mostly unhealthy plant products, this figure was 65% higher.
Interestingly, the level of Troponin T and NT-Probnp did not change significantly depending on the diet. Researchers believe that NT-Probnp is significantly influenced by the amount of salt in the diet, regardless of the source of nutrition.
Thus, the conclusion is obvious: just to give up meat is not enough. In order to really support the heart, you need to form a diet from untreated, nutritious foods, avoiding sugar and carbohydrates.
These results are consistent with the findings of previous studies, including those concerning the dash diet, known for their effectiveness in reducing blood pressure.
Researchers also emphasize that nutrition affects not only the heart. The condition of the intestine has a close connection with the work of the brain, kidneys, skin and psycho -emotional health. Therefore, a balanced diet has a systemic importance to the whole body.
