Can Certain Foods Protect Your Arteries from Saturated Fat? A Scientific Look
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Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Summary
This article explores whether certain foods can help protect artery function when consumed alongside saturated fat. It compares artery dilation ability between vegetarians and meat-eaters, finding vegetarians have significantly better (four times) artery function. The piece examines specific foods that may mitigate the negative vascular effects of high-fat meals, drawing on scientific research about endothelial function and dietary interventions.
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· 3 pulledIf you compare the artery function of vegetarians and meat-eaters, the healthy ability of arteries to dilate and let more blood flow is significantly better among those eating a vegetarian diet.
And not just by a little—we're talking four times better.
If you're going to have something unhealthy, is there anything you can eat with it to help mitigate the damage it may cause?
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