When the muscle of the heart (myocardium) does not receive an appropriate amount of oxygen-carrying blood, a person will experience some symptoms like chest pain and/or some unjustified shortness of breath, especially on exertion. This may be due the narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart. This narrowing (stenosis) is due to fatty deposits that have accumulated under the lining of the arteries, forming plaque and reducing blood flow.
The following diagrams illustrate the results of such deposits. Low-Density Cholesterol produced by the liver is generally the main culprit.
The following diagrams illustrate the results of such deposits. Low-Density Cholesterol produced by the liver is generally the main culprit.
Saturated Fats aggravate Heart Disease
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See also : The Mayo Clinic / Fat and Blood Cholesterol
The amount of low-density Cholesterol (LDL-C) our liver makes is determined by genetics and also by the types of foods we eat. In the fats or lipids group of nutrients, different fats will have different effects. Saturated fats and trans-fats increase the synthesis of the bad LDL-C.
The following table sums up their effects on cholesterol levels:
The following table sums up their effects on cholesterol levels:
| Total Cholesterol | LDL Cholesterol | HDL Cholesterol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fats | Increases | Increases | No effect |
| Trans Fats | Increases | Increases | |
| Monounsaturated Fats | Lowers | Lowers | Protects |
| Polyunsaturated Fats | Lowers | Lowers | Lowers |
It is important to note that this table is valid when one type of fat is REPLACED by the other type. If one ingests too large a quantity of saturated fat, he cannot "make it better" by adding more fat in the form of monounsaturated.
A certain amount of fat is necessary, however, according to the AHA, no more than 30% of calories should come from fat and no more than 7% from saturated fat. For people with diagnosed heart disease, some prominent cardiologists and physicians advocate an even lower level of total fat and saturated fat. The appropriate approach seems to be:
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Make it a point to discuss your fat intake with your doctor or dietitian.
A certain amount of fat is necessary, however, according to the AHA, no more than 30% of calories should come from fat and no more than 7% from saturated fat. For people with diagnosed heart disease, some prominent cardiologists and physicians advocate an even lower level of total fat and saturated fat. The appropriate approach seems to be:
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- Establish a suitable dietary fat profile Mono/Poly/Saturated
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Make it a point to discuss your fat intake with your doctor or dietitian.
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