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Reduce saturated fats, avoid heart problems. Replace saturated fats with healthier choices can reduce the risk of heart disease, says a new U.S. study. The Harvard Medical School conducted various investigations to conclude that eliminating saturated fats from our foods (like those in meat and butter), is good for the heart. It is recommended that adults acquire all of its energy from foods that contain saturated fats, this is because fats increase bad cholesterol levels and clog the arteries of the heart. The idea is to replace saturated fat with other worse as the trans fats are found in processed foods (eg cakes), but ideally to keep the heart healthy is to consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, and eat fish regularly.

According to a study published this week, the measure of nicotine found in toenails can be used to predict risk of heart disease in women.

After analyzing the toenails over 62,500 women found that twice the level found nicotine in those with cardiac conditions in which they had no disease.

According to the charge of the study, this test could be more valid to ask patients about their habits. Something that becomes important when considering that smokers are at increased risk for heart disease.

Currently there are tests to measure the presence of nicotine in the body, mainly by measuring the amount of nicotine in saliva or urine, but these tests measure only recent exposure to cigarette smoke.

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Vitamin A is known as the “miracle vitamin” because it promotes our immune system and growth. It is included in many foods, and in regard to food and nutrition can we receive from various sources.

The benefits of vitamin A include:

It is an excellent antioxidant, it helps protect cells against cancer and other diseases. Improving vision and prevents night blindness. Favors the formation of strong bones. It acts as a protector against bacteria, viruses, and parasitic infections. It protects us against heart disease, stroke and reduces the cholesterol level in blood.

It can improve skin health, especially the skins acenias or psoriasis. Reduces expression marks, fine wrinkles, skin spots and clarifies that form with age. Vitamin A supplements are recommended for children with respiratory problems.

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Replace saturated fats with healthier choices can reduce the risk of heart disease, says a new U.S. study.

The Harvard Medical School conducted various investigations to conclude that eliminating saturated fats from our foods (like those in meat and butter), is good for the heart.

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