Scientists from America have proved that in the human diet saturated fats should be present in moderate amounts.
The researchers came to the conclusion that people who daily consume cheese, meat, pastries or cakes, more prone to heart attacks, dementia and early death.
Experts from the Harvard school of public health analyzed the history of 120 000 adult patients and found a correlation between saturated fat consumption and higher risk of premature death. The researchers found that the most active consumers of food containing saturated fats were 8% more likely to die. To such food scientists refer primarily butter, cream, cheese, red meat, and various pastries – cookies, cakes and pies.
In a recent issue of fat intake has become increasingly important. The same butter is often declared beneficial for human health. Doctors from Harvard have noted that one recent study showed that 1 tablespoon of butter in a day has no effect on the risk of death, heart disease and stroke.
“However, our research has revealed that reduced consumption of saturated fat by just 5% reduced overall risk of death by more than a quarter” – led these authors for a new job.
These scientists see a direct effect of fat on cholesterol levels in the blood and the risk of plaque formation in the arteries, causing heart attacks and strokes. “We found that replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fats in fish, nuts and seeds, reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease,” reported the Harvard experts.
