The vegans at risk of heart disease, study shows

A study conducted by researchers in Hangzhou, China, shows that the vegan lifestyle can increase the risk of blood clots and hardening of the arteries that can cause heart attacks and strokes.


The study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, reveals that the vegans tend to have blood levels of homocysteine ​​and decreased levels of HDL (good cholesterol), which can increase the risk of heart disease. Homocysteine ​​is an amino acid associated with coronary heart disease risk. The study was conducted based on review of dozens of articles published in biochemistry vegetarian for 30 years.


Vegan diets who do not consume meat, eggs, milk and cheese will cause the vegans lack the essential nutrients the body needs such as iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids. Nutrients that are not available in the body can make the body at risk for heart disease.


The researchers recommend the vegan or vegetarian to always keep the intake of nutrients that the body needs both from natural food sources and nutritional supplements in addition to meat. Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon and nuts are beneficial to prevent abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia) and slow the rate of plaque buildup and lower blood pressure.

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Be careful, excessive eating healthy foods can be dangerous

Don't be one of perception, if you must eat healthy nutritious foods means more to consume, the better for the body. It's a big mistake, because if you consume too much healthy foods, it will interfere with your health or even cause some illnesses.

Excessive consumption of soy
Excessive consumption of soy can inhibit the decomposition of protein, mineral absorption and metabolism. Soy also contains genistein and daidzein are structurally similar to progesterone which can affect fertility if consumed too much. Goodness of soybean content such as high unsaturated fat and omega acids that good for heart, essential amino acids for healthy muscle and hair.

Excessive consumption of Grapefruits
Excessive consumption may increase estrogen levels. Grapefruits excessive is not good for older women because it can increase the risk of breast cancer by 30 percent. Goodness: vitamin C, fiber, phytonutrients. The naringenin helps regulate blood sugar levels and prevent metabolic syndrome, burn excess fat.

Excessive consumption of chili
Excessive consumption of chili may increase the risk of stomach cancer up to 15 percent. In addition, chilli can also reduce protection in the stomach wall, leading to indigestion, stomach acid reflux and even chest pain. Goodness: The content of capsaicin good for blood circulation as well as effective against tumors, support thermogenesis diet or lose weight.

Excessive consumption of contaminated fish
Consumption of fish contaminated waste residues such as pesticides can disrupt insulin production which will lead to diabetes.

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