Changing butter by margarine: study brings controversy over subject

Using margarine and vegetable oils instead of butter may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease as well as the use of statins, according to a study produced in the United States. The report, produced by the American Heart Association, issued a statement with official recommendations for cardiologists around the world.

The paper has shown that consuming polyunsaturated fat and oils in controlled amounts can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by as much as 30 percent - benefit study is the same as that seen with the use of cholesterol medications.

The paper, written by experts at the Harvard School of Public Health, supports the theory that cutting saturated fat is best for the heart. The scientists analyzed all the evidence on the subject and found that saturated fat - such as that found in butter, whole milk, cream, palm oil, coconut oil, meat and pork - is associated with an increased risk of heart disease

Substituting this for polyunsaturated fat found in vegetable creams and oils, such as margarine itself, or monounsaturated, found in olive oil, avocados and nuts, can reduce the risk of heart problems. The author, Professor Frank Sacks of the Harvard School of Public Health, said: "We want to make it clear that the Scientific research definitely supports the limitation of saturated fat in the diet to prevent heart and blood vessel disease. Saturated fat increases LDL - bad cholesterol - which is one of the major causes of arterial blockage and cardiovascular disease. "

authors, however, have warned that not all margarines are healthy. They point out that some use trans fats and actually increase the risk of heart disease. This type of fat has had its use diminished, but it is still possible to find it in many foods, such as margarine itself, sweets and biscuits.

Emergency room of Santa Marcelina Hospital is banned

The Santa Marcelina Hospital, located in the East Zone of São Paulo, has some interdicted departments . The blocking of activities was done by the Sanitary Surveillance, on November 30th. According to the hospital's press office, the emergency room, the ICU and chemotherapy are banned. The decision was made because of the on-site stocking.

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New Oral-B Electric Brushes Ensure Deep Cleaning and a Revolution in Brushing

Caries, plaque, gingivitis and blemishes are just the tip of the iceberg of inadequate oral hygiene. Lack of brushing and poorly cleaned can favor everything from the most common oral infections to cardiovascular diseases - because bacteria accumulated in the teeth can enter the bloodstream and reach the heart, hampering its functioning and increasing the risk of problems such as heart attack.

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