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SUGAR is the crucial culprit of numerous Heart diseases not Fat, not Salt.
SUGAR is the crucial culprit of numerous Heart diseases not Fat, not Salt.
SUGAR is the crucial culprit of numerous Heart diseases not Fat, not Salt.
Let me explain
A Thread #ChiefRx
SUGAR is the crucial culprit of numerous Heart diseases not Fat, not Salt.
SUGAR is the crucial culprit of numerous Heart diseases not Fat, not Salt.
Let me explain
A Thread #ChiefRx
FRUCTOSE sugar, specifically, elevates uric acid, which drives BP by inhibiting the nitric oxide (NO) in blood vessels.
NO is regarded as the MOST IMPORTANT vasodilator & helps blood vessels maintain their elasticity.
NO suppression leads to increases in blood pressure.
2/c
NO is regarded as the MOST IMPORTANT vasodilator & helps blood vessels maintain their elasticity.
NO suppression leads to increases in blood pressure.2/c
Research also shows that sugar & especially sugar-sweetened drinks contributes to WEIGHT GAIN in adults & children.
Overweight & Obesity predispose people to high blood pressure.
There are a numerous studies that show excess sugar consumption could increase your risk of
3/c
Overweight & Obesity predispose people to high blood pressure.
There are a numerous studies that show excess sugar consumption could increase your risk of
3/c
dying from heart disease (even if you’re not overweight) such as this report published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Here, the excess SUGAR caused INFLAMMATION of the ARTERIAL WALLS.
It’s this consistent chronic inflammation of the blood vessels that can lead to heart disease
Here, the excess SUGAR caused INFLAMMATION of the ARTERIAL WALLS.
It’s this consistent chronic inflammation of the blood vessels that can lead to heart disease
& strokes.
Meanwhile, SALT is essential for keeping your BODY FLUIDS BALANCED at the right concentration but too much could send your volume of body fluids soaring.
This in turn raises your BP, which can cause even more serious heart health problems such as stroke or heart
Meanwhile, SALT is essential for keeping your BODY FLUIDS BALANCED at the right concentration but too much could send your volume of body fluids soaring.This in turn raises your BP, which can cause even more serious heart health problems such as stroke or heart
disease.
HOW TO REDUCE SUGAR CONSUMPTION?
Current guidelines suggest that no more than 50g of sugar for WOMEN & 70g for MEN should be consumed per day.
A typical 250ml glass of fruit juice can contain up to 7 TEASPOONS of sugar. Switch to water or lycopene-packed tomato juice
HOW TO REDUCE SUGAR CONSUMPTION?
Current guidelines suggest that no more than 50g of sugar for WOMEN & 70g for MEN should be consumed per day.
A typical 250ml glass of fruit juice can contain up to 7 TEASPOONS of sugar. Switch to water or lycopene-packed tomato juice
Although fruits do contain some sugar (fructose) but they’re also packed full of vitamins, minerals & fibre.
They can also help you to reach your daily limit.
They can also help you to reach your daily limit.
Pic 1: Mechanism by which Excessive Sugar result to Hypertension.
Pic 2: Some Heart diseases caused by excessive Sugar.
PS
Excessive sugar = Heart diseases, Obesity, Diabetes & Stroke
Excessive Salt = Heart diseases & Stoke
Excessive Fat = Heart disease, Obesity & Stroke.
Pic 2: Some Heart diseases caused by excessive Sugar.
PS
Excessive sugar = Heart diseases, Obesity, Diabetes & Stroke
Excessive Salt = Heart diseases & Stoke
Excessive Fat = Heart disease, Obesity & Stroke.
Excess of any of these can cause serious health issues & in worse causes, DEATH.
Moderation as they say is the Key
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Moderation as they say is the Key
Kindly press the follow button for Daily HEALTH TIPS
@ChiefPharmacst
