Salmon meat can reduce the harmful effects of tobacco

Omega-3 fatty acids have the ability to limit the effects caused by tobacco, according to a new study presented at the World Cardiovascular Conference on April 20, 2012.

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The study carried out in Greece evaluated the effect of a 2-gram omega-3 fatty acid treatment on the daily artery wall of smokers. The results show that short-term treatment with this acid improves arterial stiffness and limits the risk of smokers' ability to reduce their elasticity.

Salmon - one of the fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.

'These findings suggest that Omega-3 fatty acids prevent the harmful effects of tobacco on arteries and the risk of cardiovascular diseases' , Dr. Gerasimos Siasos, Cardiology, Hippokration Hospital for good.

According to the researchers, the cardioprotective effects of omega-3 fatty acids appear due to the combination of complex mechanisms involved in anti-inflammatory and anti-atherosclerotic effects.

AHA The American Heart Institute encourages people who do not have a history of cardiovascular disease to consume fish (especially fat-rich 'fatty fish' that are rich in Omega-3 like swordfish, sardines, fish). anise and herring) at least 2 times a week.

In addition, food sources that are rich in this type of acid are: dark green leafy vegetables, soybeans and tofu; nuts such as sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cashew nuts; Cooking oils such as canola oil, linseed oil, soybean oil and eggs.

'The World Heart Federation encourages everyone to quit smoking,' said Dr. Kathryn Taubert, Director of Science at the Federation.

'The only way to protect your body from the harmful effects of tobacco is to stop smoking. We strongly encourage everyone, smokers and non-smokers, to keep a healthy diet that includes foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids , 'Kathryn Taubert said.