Study finds 'silent' 24-day heart disease risk from specific foods
dailyrecord.co.ukOxford University experts have discovered that indulging in certain daily eats can silently boost the risk of heart harm within a mere three weeks.
Researchers have observed significant internal changes after participants feasted on croissants and other pastries, despite no visible weight increase.The team contrasted individuals consuming a diet rich in saturated fats think processed meats and sugary bakes against those chomping on foods with beneficial fats like nuts and oily fish.Post 24-day dietary experiments, both groups underwent MRI scans; results showed no weight gain but those binging on high saturated fats experienced a worrying 10% leap in 'bad' cholesterol levels.Additionally, the study uncovered a hefty 20% surge in liver fat amongst pastry-eaters over the same short period.
Elevated cholesterol heightens heart and brain disease risks, whereas excess liver fat is linked to diabetes. In a healthy twist, people who munched on good fats witnessed their cholesterol decrease by 10%.
Nikola Srnic from Oxford commented: "It's the type of fat, not the amount of fat, that's important. It is interesting how you can see such a change so quickly, within three weeks," reports Bristol Live. "For diets that were higher in saturated fat we asked people to increase consumption of butter, whole fat dairy products, cakes and pastries.
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