Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. He shared a recent interview to bring more attention to important questions and answers for those seeking information regarding his mission, in which he talks about heart health, symptoms, cholesterol, diet, supplements, and much more.
For years, vitamin B3, better known as niacin, has been added to many of the foods we eat every day. But, new research from Cleveland Clinic shows getting too much can put you at risk for cardiovascular disease.
“What we found is that people who are in the top 25% of the population are getting too much and they’re making, as a result, some of these excess break down metabolite products that normally wouldn’t even be seen in a healthy diet that was natural,” explains Stanley Hazen, MD, Ph.D., physician-scientist for Cleveland Clinic.
According to recent research presented at the European Association for the Study of Obesity, a diet that is rich in protein, zinc, and niacin while being low in saturated fats makes blood vessels more flexible.
Studies reinforce its role in specific types of patients. Most people who need to control their cholesterol levels are prescribed drugs called statins if lifestyle changes alone arenu2019t successful.
Niacin protects against Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, referenced in an article by Reuters News service. Susan commented on this as follows: Niacin works the same way as nicotine in that it protects the brain by stimulating the production of acetylcholine.
Did you know there are banana substitutes that are very similar other than plantains, I certainly didn't. Banana substitutes can offer similar consistency to bananas as well as flavour profile, in addition these fruits also provide a similar nutritional quality as that of a banana. Some of the best banana substitutes include the plantain, pawpaw fruit, monstera, and jackfruit (not to be confused with the mythical Jackalope).
