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“Traditional identification methods, which focus on age, blood pressure, smoking status, cholesterol levels, and family history, address short-term risks, but longer-term predictions may improve outcomes. A recent study found that measuring specific blood markers can predict cardiovascular events over a 30-year period in women.”

“These foods typically contain added flavors and colors, are inexpensive and ready to eat, and often have long shelf lives. Findings from a recent study suggest that consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of premature death from all causes and cardiovascular disease.”

“Previous studies have linked flavanols, a group of naturally occurring compounds produced by plants, to cardiovascular benefits. However, it is less clear whether following standard dietary advice is enough to reach levels associated with these benefits (about 500 mg per day).”

“Furthermore, a similar study in Japan using 4g/day of EPA showed a 19% reduction in cardiovascular-related death but there was no placebo control. Additionally, the effects of the highly purified EPA might be independent of lipid-lowering effects.”

“Participants were grouped into four categories based on this ratio and followed for several years to track deaths. Cardiovascular disease was captured at the start of the study through standardized questions about previous medical diagnoses.”

“These findings suggest that consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages increases the risk of dyslipidemia and underscores the role of nutrition in reducing risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease. Link to full study.”

“Plastics may be a hidden contributor to heart disease: chemical additives that disrupt hormone function and damage blood vessels. Evidence indicates that di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP)—a phthalate used to soften plastics—drives oxidative stress, metabolic dysfunction, and cardiovascular disease.”

“A 2022 study found that engaging in three to six minutes of VILPA daily reduced the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by as much as 49 percent. Researchers tracked the physical activity of more than 25,000 non-exercisers – people who did not engage in leisure time physical activity, such as sports – for a week using wrist-worn accelerometers.”

“Coronary artery disease, a cardiovascular condition characterized by the gradual buildup of plaque within the heart's arteries, is the third leading cause of death worldwide, claiming the lives of nearly 18 million people each year.”

“The authors of the study posited that failure to publish negative or inconclusive results can contribute to skewed research priorities and public health interventions. Link to full study. Listen to this podcast in which Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the controversy surrounding saturated fat intake and cardiovascular disease risk.”