Tag Archives: Cardiovascular Disease

Lack of vitamin D Carries a Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

We’ve talked a couple of times about the importance of vitamin D for our body. This vitamins is acquired through certain foods such as milk or egg, and also by solar radiation. According to a new study, vitamin D deficiency is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The Institute of Cardiology, Intermountain [...]

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

The benefit of omega-3‘s in cardiovascular disease prevention may be as important as the drugs that control cholesterol. Polyunsaturated fatty acids from oily fish prevents cardiovascular events, which are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Its use is recommended especially for patients with heart disease, but also to the general population. The blue fish meat [...]