The Claim
Dietary risk factors collectively account for a substantial proportion of the global burden of ischemic heart disease, with low intake of nuts and seeds, whole grains, and fruits, and high sodium intake being the most significant contributors.
What the research says
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Low consumption of nuts, seeds, whole grains, and fruits, along with high sodium intake, is associated with a large share of ischemic heart disease cases worldwide.
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Dietary risk factors collectively account for a substantial proportion of ischemic heart disease burden globally, with low intake of nuts and seeds, whole grains, and fruits, and high sodium intake being the most significant contributors.
Not eating enough nuts, whole grains, and fruits reduces protective compounds that keep blood vessels healthy, while eating too much salt increases blood pressure and damages the inner lining of arteries. This damage triggers chronic inflammation and allows fatty deposits to build up inside artery walls, narrowing them and blocking blood flow to the heart.
What the research says
1 studyThis big study found that not eating enough nuts, whole grains, and fruits, and eating too much salt, are the top four diet reasons people die from heart disease worldwide — exactly what the claim says.
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