Natural protein is good for the heart

Scientists at the Tim Bristol Academy (UK) have found that natural proteins can protect your heart against the potential harm after a heart attack.

At first, it was thought that the neuronal growth factor (NGF) only worked on nerve cells in the body, but recent evidence proved it also had a good effect on cells. heart muscle. The team conducted NGF tests in mice and obtained positive results. They hope this treatment also gives good results for people.

(Photo: SPL) Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the UK. In 2004, there were 231,000 new heart attacks. Heart attacks occur when one of the coronary arteries bringing oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle is hindered. If the blood supply is disconnected, part of the heart muscle will die. This can lead to many other problems, such as heart failure.

Some medicines can help prevent and minimize the risks that a heart attack causes.

Dr. Costanza Emanueli and her colleagues found that injecting NGF into the hearts of heart attack mice could slow the death of heart cells."This is the first time that the effect of NGF on the heart has been proven. Our research shows that NGF can be a new way to protect the heart from heart attacks," she said.

UK Heart Association expert Jeremy Pearson said: 'Professor Emanueli's research has opened up a promising new possibility in helping to heal the heart damage by using a natural factor first. This is thought to be the only thing that can help with neurological growth.

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