Question 1

what kind of fat causes heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Unsaturated fat: In general, multiple longterm studies have shown that unsaturated fat increases the risk of heart disease. However recent data is challenging these links. But still the best thing to do is to try to increase intake of healthy fats and decrease intake of unhealthy fats.

Question 2

what is heart disease caused by besides fat?

Accepted Answer

Smoking : Hypertension & genetics as well as diabetes & age.

Question 3

does eating saturated fat decrease your chance of developing heart disease?

Accepted Answer

NO: Saturated fats may actually be a factor in increasing LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Changing to mono or poly  UN saturated fats may improve it.
Weight loss, exercising, not smoking and not being sedentary, (as well as controlling Hypertension, Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia) are the best ticket to good health, independently of age

Question 4

is there merit in dr caldwell esselstyn's program for reversing heart disease ie a plant based diet with no added oils or fats?

Accepted Answer

Maybe...: As with a variety of 'alternative' health care treatments i always advise my patients to do their homework, review the product with their doctor before starting it; and most importantly..."let the buyer beware"!

Question 5

stress really cause heart disease?i understand stress causing mi in person with underlying disease.but how can mood cause fat to deposit in arteries?

Accepted Answer

See below: Stress can affect your mood which can influence your immune and endocrine systems. Negative emotions can increase cytokines and other pro-inflammatory agents making blood vessels more susceptible to disease caused by cholesterol deposits and other substances. Poor diet, smoking and lack of exercise can worsen the problem.

Question 6

if i eat organic extra virgin unrefined coconut oil, and my cholesterol stays perfect, even though im eating sat fats, is my risk of heart disease big?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient info: Risk of heart disease depends on heredity, weight, smoking, diabetes, exercise, lipid levels and more. It would be prudent to consult your doctor for an evaluation of all these issues. It would be good to avoid saturated fats.

Question 7

how can lipids such as saturated fats, transfats and cholesterol affct heart disease patients?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk: They are atherogenic - ie, they promote the development and progression of arteriosclerosis.

Question 8

what are some heart disease prevention tips for fat teens?

Accepted Answer

Lose weight: Lose weight, avoid trans fats, exercise and eat fruits and vegetables .. This advice of course is not just for teens but suits everyione.

Question 9

is it true that trans fat is linked with raising your blood's hdl cholesterol levels and and increase in risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Fats: Saturated fats raise your "bad" cholesterol & add to cardiovascular risk.

Question 10

what does the current literature say about saturated fats? is there evidence that consumption of saturated fats causes heart disease/atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Minimize use: A recent meta-analysis of scientific data suggested that saturated fats may not be associated with heart disease.  Nutritionists call these findings flawed. A central issue is what replaces saturated fat if someone reduces the amount of saturated fat in their diet. If it is replaced with refined starch or sugar then the risk in unchanged. If you use unsaturated fats then your risk is reduced.

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Is there merit in dr caldwell esselstyn's program for reversing heart disease ie a plant based diet with no added oils or fats?

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Stress really cause heart disease?i understand stress causing mi in person with underlying disease.but how can mood cause fat to deposit in arteries?

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If i eat organic extra virgin unrefined coconut oil, and my cholesterol stays perfect, even though im eating sat fats, is my risk of heart disease big?

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How can lipids such as saturated fats, transfats and cholesterol affct heart disease patients?

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What are some heart disease prevention tips for fat teens?

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Is it true that trans fat is linked with raising your blood's hdl cholesterol levels and and increase in risk of heart disease?

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