YOUR HEART THE INSIDE STORY
Paramedic and prospective cardiologist Johannes Hinrich von Borstel explains how to keep our most important organ in tip-top condition
Johannes Hinrich von Borstel
JOHANNES HINRICH VON BORSTEL is studying to be a cardiologist in Marburg, Germany. Author of a new book, he regularly appears at German Science Slams, where young scientists present new ways of thinking
Around the world, scientists are working to discover the many secrets of this mysterious bundle of energy and to better understand its mechanisms. However, research has already taught us one fundamental thing: a healthy heart requires a healthy body and a healthy mind. Only then can it function perfectly.
The role of fat
Fats can be divided into ‘good’, such as those found in flaxseed oil, or ‘bad’ (hydrogenated), such as those found in margarine. Unhealthy fats play a large part in making any inflammation in the body worse, putting our cardiovascular system under great pressure. Saturated fats mainly hide out in animal products, such as butter, cream, and bacon, and are famous for increasing blood cholesterol levels. One food that’s low in saturated fat is lean meat, particularly poultry and turkey and also fish and seafood. Studies have shown coronary heart disease risk disease falls by 19 per cent if saturated fats are replaced with polyunsaturated fats, ideally by omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. They protect the heart, as they have a positive effect on cholesterol, blood pressure and sugar levels.
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