Olive oil treats heart failure

Scientists from the University of Illinois in the United States found that the oil contained in the olive oil can be effective in the treatment of heart failure. And unlike these drugs, this fat has no side effects.

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Olive oil   It is one of the main ingredients Mediterranean diet recognized by one of the healthiest in world. However, until recently science did not know exactly what explains the positive effect of this diet. Now it was found that this oil could be treatment for heart failure. US researchers found that the salts of oleic acid, which are included in olive oil Help affected heart failure, the muscles pump blood more efficiently.

Healthy Heart absorbs fats to continue to pump blood. However, when the heart damaged, it loses the ability to process or store fat, because which loses energy. The heart is not only not enough "fuel" for the normal work, but also toxic fat in the body begins to clog artery.

Salts of oleic acid are effective in business treatment of heart failure . since they are able to influence the genes that produce enzymes that cleave the fat so it can be absorbed by the heart. In human patients, these genes suppressed, but the olive oil helps them to return to their previous activity. how the researchers, their discovery is further evidence the fact that the consumption of healthy fats have a positive impact on the cardiovascular system. (READ MORE)

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