Goji and Heart Diseases
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Goji Berries and Heart Health
Discover How Goji Berries Can Help Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease and stroke continue to be leading causes of death in the United States, even with advancements in their prevention, detection, and treatment. These cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are particularly concerning as they often claim lives during prime years, with a significant impact on women.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of heart attack sufferers do not survive, with 340,000 dying in emergency rooms and an additional 250,000 not reaching the hospital. Many of these sudden deaths are due to cardiac arrest, related to issues in the heart, arteries, and veins that supply life-sustaining oxygen to vital organs. Once deprived of oxygen, tissue or organs can perish.
Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Heart disease risk factors can be controllable or uncontrollable. Uncontrollable factors include being male, advanced age, family history, post-menopausal status in women, and ethnicity, with African and Latin descent facing higher risks than Caucasians.
However, there are several controllable risk factors. By adopting a healthier lifestyle, you can reduce your risk of heart disease significantly:
Quit Smoking
Tobacco use is a major, yet avoidable, risk factor. Smokers face more than double the risk of a heart attack compared to non-smokers and are more likely to die if they do.
Improve Cholesterol Levels
High cholesterol increases heart disease risk. Aim for a total cholesterol level under 200, an HDL (good cholesterol) level above 40, and an LDL (bad cholesterol) level below 160. Diets high in fiber and low in saturated and trans fats are beneficial.
The Role of Goji Berries
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects over 50 million Americans and is a common risk factor for heart disease. Dr. Earl Mindell highlights the health benefits of goji berries, a longevity secret from Asia known for extending vitality and mental agility in old age.
Goji berries contain cyperone, beneficial for heart and blood pressure health, and anthocyanins to maintain coronary artery integrity. A Chinese study by Jia YX et al. (1998) demonstrated that goji polysaccharides significantly countered heightened blood pressure in rats.
Enhance Physical Activity
People who exercise regularly have lower rates of death and heart disease. Goji berries are known to boost energy, enhance stamina, and reduce fatigue. They aid in post-workout recovery by promoting activity in the lactic acid-removing enzyme lactate dehydrogenase and clearing blood urea nitrogen.
Antioxidant Power
Antioxidants lower heart disease risk by blocking lipid peroxidation, which can lead to atherosclerosis and stroke. Goji berries have shown a 40% increase in the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), reducing lipid peroxides by 65%.
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Excess weight strains the heart and may worsen conditions like diabetes. Eating a balanced diet and exercising can help manage weight and reduce heart disease risk. Studies suggest that goji berries assist in converting food into energy and aid in weight loss.
Goji Berries and Diabetes
Goji has been used to manage adult-onset diabetes, helping balance blood sugar and insulin response due to its polysaccharides. It also supports liver function and vascular health, critical for diabetics.
Manage Stress
Chronic stress and anger can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Goji berries are noted for enhancing energy levels and promoting a cheerful, stress-free demeanor, hailed as one of Asia's top adaptogens.
Incorporating goji berries into your diet might be a valuable strategy in promoting heart health, alongside other lifestyle changes.
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