The cardiologist assessed the possibility of removing cholesterol plaques with a diet

Cardiologist, chief physician of the SM Clinic on Lesnaya Street, PhD Irina Polyaeva told on Monday, November 10, which foods should be removed from the diet if you have been diagnosed with atherosclerosis.

The specialist told the Mail Health that atherosclerosis is a disease that requires an integrated approach to treatment, starting with lifestyle modification. In some situations, medical or surgical treatment is involved, the main purpose of which is to slow down the development of the disease and prevent complications such as cardiovascular events.

She added that it is recommended to do cardio for at least 30 minutes every day, as well as complete smoking cessation and alcohol consumption reduction.

The cardiologist clarified that in cases where the risk of cardiovascular events is high, medications are prescribed, such as statins, which can reduce blood lipids and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Polyaeva stressed that proper nutrition plays an important role in the correction of atherosclerosis, but using only a diet to treat this disease is impractical, only proper nutrition will not help get rid of cholesterol plaques.

The diet should become part of an integrated approach, as proper nutrition can improve the overall condition of the cardiovascular system and slow the progression of the disease by lowering cholesterol levels, she added.

The expert clarified that to prevent atherosclerosis, foods high in saturated fats and trans fats should be avoided. It is also worth limiting the consumption of sugar and salt. It is recommended to add more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat protein sources such as fish, seafood, and poultry to the diet.

In addition, nuts and seeds are useful — foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammatory processes in the body.

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This amount will help save the lives of more than 1.2 million people, experts believe.

Earlier, on October 29, Science Daily magazine reported on the ability of the habit of walking for a long time to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It was noted that the number of steps taken during the day is not as important as the length of the walk. Experts recommended staying outdoors for about 10-15 minutes a day.

In turn, Maria Tolstova, a therapist at SM Clinic, said that coffee made in a coffee machine contains many diterpenes, namely cafestol and kahveol, harmful substances that increase the level of so-called harmful cholesterol in the blood. 360.ru .

According to the expert, an increase in the level of harmful cholesterol contributes to the formation of cholesterol plaques and the development of atherosclerosis, and also increases the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Earlier, internist Tatiana Zaletova warned about the dangers of energy drinks. Energy drinks contain a lot of caffeine, taurine and sugar. These ingredients give a temporary invigorating effect, while the body is working hard. Such drinks can lead to damage to the cardiovascular system, writes "Moscow 24".

Earlier, Antonina Starodubova, chief nutritionist at the Moscow Department of Health, told the Moscow City News agency that strawberries are good for cardiovascular health due to their high content of anthocyanins.

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