It would be able to significantly reduce the level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
Eating fruits and vegetables helps maintain good cardiovascular health. But not all vegetables are equal, as Chinese researchers show in the scientific journal Food & Function. According to them, a family of vegetables is particularly protective for the heart and arteries, much more than other vegetables. One of these vegetables, little consumed in France, would be particularly good for reducing cholesterol, one of the main cardiovascular risk factors.
This vegetable is easily found in supermarkets, in greengrocers, in markets or even in Asian grocery stores. You’ve probably seen it before without paying attention. It is very popular for its slightly spicy taste and crunchy texture. Star of Asian cuisine, it is cultivated as a vegetable plant whose stems and leaves are eaten. This famous vegetable is none other than Chinese cabbage or bok choy. It looks like romaine lettuce or a chard with its long, curly green leaves. To demonstrate its cardioprotective effect, the researchers carried out an experiment on 56 hamsters. These animals were randomly distributed into several groups, each with a specific diet followed for 56 days: normal diet (A), high-fat diet (B), high-fat diet + the equivalent of 5% of their food bolus in Chinese cabbage (C), high-fat diet + 7% Chinese cabbage (D). On days 0, 28 and 56, blood and liver samples were collected to examine the lipid profile as well as several parameters such as liver enzymes of the hamsters. The results showed that:
► Group B (which ate fatty foods and no Chinese cabbage) had significantly higher levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides compared to group A.
► Group D – those who ate the most Chinese cabbage – had significantly reduced levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides and “bad cholesterol” (LDL cholesterol) and higher levels of “good cholesterol” (HDL cholesterol) compared to group B.
► No significant effect, neither on “good cholesterol” nor on “bad cholesterol” for group C – the one who ate a little Chinese cabbage every day.
Hamsters supplemented with 7% Chinese cabbage showed the best performance among all other high-fat groups, showing that sufficient consumption of Chinese cabbage could be an excellent alternative to reduce cholesterol accumulation in the body. and preserve health. Probably because of its high content of fiber and antioxidants (polyphenols) which help fight against the oxidation of bad cholesterol. These results must be confirmed on a larger scale and adapted to humans.
Little known, this anti-cholesterol vegetable is excellent for the heart
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Following a study on hypertension in France, public health officials designed a revolutionary comprehensive health test called Esteban. Find out what the benefits of this health exam are for patients.
L’hypertension arterial is a medical conditione very widespread which affects almost 30% of the population, or 17 million people in France. Among these, nearly 6 million people suffer from high blood pressure without knowing it and nearly 4 million people treated do not have blood pressure controlled, the study reports. Esteban conducted between 2014 and 2016. A new health examination has therefore been created for people prone to hypertension. We take stock.
High blood pressure: Esteban, a revolutionary health test
What is the Esteban exam?
Esteban is a health exam comprehensive and revolutionary that evaluates different health parameters, including blood pressure, in order to better understand the origin of hypertension and treat it. This examination includes the electrocardiogram, biological analyzes (creatinine, fasting blood sugar, lipid profile and complete blood count), vision and hearing exams, oral exam, physical measurements (weight and height) and blood pressure, explains Public Health France.
The importance of this exam
This examination is crucial, because it allows us to identify people hypertendues who are unaware of their status. Thanks to the Esteban examination, specialists will be able to intervene in time, which will drastically reduce the risks of serious complications such as cardiovascular illnessesdementia, heart failure or kidney diseases. Furthermore, Esteban makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment in people already diagnosed with high blood pressure.
Where can the Esteban exam be performed?
Esteban is an examination that can be carried out in a health center, at home for children or adults who are unable to travel. Regarding the results, they are transmitted two weeks after theexam. Furthermore, the patients examined will receive information that will allow them to interpret and understand the results. If in doubt, they can simply consult a doctor.
The advantages of this exam
This revolutionary test is very beneficial because it can detect high blood pressure before symptoms appear. It also offers monitoring adapted to the needs of each patient and reduces the risks of complications linked to hypertension. In addition, it contributes to improving living conditions thanks to the data it provides, in particular to support decisions taken in matters of public health.
High blood pressure: who is the Esteban health exam for?
The people most affected by this health examination
The Esteban health examination is aimed at all people concerned about their health statusespecially those who are prone to high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and other complications cardiac. In turn, overweight people, obese people, the elderly, smokers, alcoholics, people with a family history and people with a lifestyle influenced by a sedentary lifestyle are also affected.
A great ally against high blood pressure
Over time, the Esteban exam will become a valuable tool in the fight against hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in France. Thanks to this revolutionary review, public authorities will be able to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and treatment hypertension. After the considerable impact of the coronavirus pandemic, initiatives such as Esteban were designed by public authorities for the well-being of populations during health crises.
Professor MU Kabir is the Chairman of Red Crescent
– 2024-04-26 06:05:16
As the chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Professor Dr. MU Kabir Chowdhury has been appointed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He will perform this duty for the next three years. This order was given in a notification signed by Snehashish Das, Senior Assistant Secretary of Private Health Management 1 Wing of the Ministry of Health on Thursday (April 25).
It is said in the notification that Professor Ubaidul Kabir Chowdhury has been appointed by the President and the President of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society as the Chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society for the next 3 years from April 28.
It is also said that this order was issued in public interest by order of the President.
Professor Dr. Md. Ubaidul Kabir Chowdhury passed the MBBS examination with merit from Dhaka Medical College in 1973 and started teaching in the same college in 1976. He subsequently obtained a higher degree in Dermatology and Venereal Diseases with excellent grades from the University of Vienna. After that, he was awarded a Glasgow Royal College Fellowship and an Associate Fellow from the American College of Angiology.
He is currently affiliated as an International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and participates annually as an invited guest. He received postgraduate training in Skin Pathology from St. Thomas Hospital, London, Laser from Harvard Medical School in America and Skin Surgery from AIIMS, Delhi. He taught at various times as a visiting professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada and the University of Mississippi Medical Center in the United States.
Currently he is serving as an advisor to MH Samrita Hospital and Medical College. He joined the University of Ottawa, Canada as a visiting professor in 2003 as the first and only doctor from Bangladesh. He is the author of many famous books. He has also read papers in various international conferences.
Professor Dr. in recognition of unique contributions in the field of medicine. MU Kabir Chowdhury received Freedom Award 2020. He received the Best Dermatology Award from 2 reputed medical periodicals. He also received the Mahatma Gandhi International Peace Award-2023 for his outstanding contribution to the Liberation War and Medical Services from the All India Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Computer Science and Technology, India.
He is a lifetime member of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and recently Professor Dr. Md. Ubaidul Kabir Chowdhury has been appointed as the Chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society for three years by His Excellency the President.
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