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Vitamin D may reduce elderly heart disease and diabetes risk
17 February 2010
High blood levels of vitamin D may be at a 33 percent lower risk of developing heart disease, says a new review.
06 April 2010
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids in fatty fish may reduce women’s risk of heart failure by about 25 percent, according to a new study.
In the observation study, dietary intakes of 36,234 women aged between 48 and 83 participating in the Swedish Mammography Cohort were analyzed using food-frequency questionnaires (1). Over the course of 18 years of study, 651 cases of heart failure were documented. Eating one serving of fatty fish per week was associated with a 14 percent reduction in the risk of heart failure, compared with women who did not eat any fatty fish.
The benefits appear to be linked to the omega-3 content of the fish, the researchers commented. The highest intake of marine omega-3 fatty acids was linked to a reduction in the risk of heart failure by 25 percent.
The heart health benefits of consuming oily fish, and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain, are well-documented. To date, the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been linked to improvements in blood lipid levels, a reduced tendency of thrombosis, blood pressure and heart rate improvements, and improved vascular function. Beyond heart health, omega-3 fatty acids, most notably eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have been linked to a wide-range of health benefits, including reduced risk of certain cancers, good development of a baby during pregnancy, joint health, and improved behavior and mood.
17 February 2010
High blood levels of vitamin D may be at a 33 percent lower risk of developing heart disease, says a new review.
1 November 2011
Healthy teeth and gums are a significant factor in demonstrating quality of life and ought to be preserved into old age. Aside from adequate oral hygiene, nutrition makes a fundamental contribution in doing so. Both an excess and a lack of certain nutrients in the diet can lead to characteristic oral disorders. A shortage of micronutrients, for example, can considerably impair oral health. Conversely, oral health problems can contribute to malnutrition, as can be seen in people who cannot chew without pain or discomfort because of a disorder or in people without teeth.
19 December 2016