Written by Nahir Abdel Nabi
Saturday, 03 June 2023 09:00 AM
Heart disease is one of the chronic diseases that many people are exposed to. Some may think that it only affects the elderly, but it affects young people as well. Some studies have shown that it affects women more than males, and it is the main cause of death for women, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
According to mindbodygreen, menopause can increase the production of Apo-B, which is a marker of disease risk and is a complex particle, but here’s a quick explanation of how it affects your body. Heart health: Apo-B is a protein found in many of the fats within the walls of your arteries, and too much of it can be dangerous.
Essentially, women may be less likely to develop heart disease before menopause, but the risk increases dramatically during and after menopause.
How to reduce your risk
There are a few ways you can take care of your heart to make sure it performs at its best, no matter what stage of life you’re in now. Here are some tips that are backed up by experts and research:
Get more fibre
We delve into the link between fiber and heart disease here, but here’s a brief overview: According to a systematic review from the BMJ, consumers with higher fiber intake had a 20%4 lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) than low-fiber consumers, Furthermore, a significant 9% reduction in the risk of both cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease was observed for every 7 grams of fiber consumed per day.
-Muscle Building
When you think about body composition and heart disease risk, you likely jump to body fat percentage as the main teller. However, a recent study in Nature aims to shed some light on what affects heart health in women.
The researchers found that the amount of lean mass (such as muscle) you carry may play a larger role in heart health than body fat or total body weight. They found that age also plays a factor, which is significant, as women tend to lose muscle mass as they get older.
Focus on the Omega priority
In addition to protein, you’ll want to prioritize your omega-3s. Specifically, the marine omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are found primarily in fish and fish oil supplements, and they promote heart health.
2023-06-03 06:00:00
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