Vitamin D could prevent cardiovascular damage

A new study conducted by Ohio University scientists suggests that a little more sunlight might restore damage to cardiovascular system. The study shows that vitamin D3 which is made by the body naturally when skin is exposed to the sun can significantly restore the damage to the cardiovascular system caused by several diseases like hypertension, diabetes and atherosclerosis.

Vitamin D3 is associated with the bones. However, in recent years, in clinical settings people recognize that many patients who have a heart attack will have a deficiency of D3. It doesn't mean that the deficiency caused the heart attack, but it increased the risk of heart attack. Nanosensors shows that vitamin D3 can be beneficial, especially for the function and restoration of the cardiovascular system.

A major discovery from these studies is that vitamin D3 is a powerful stimulator of nitric oxide (NO), which is a major signaling molecule in the regulation of blood flow and the prevention of the formation of clots in the cardiovasculature. Additionally, vitamin D3 significantly reduced the level of oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system. Treatment with vitamin D3 can significantly restore the damage to the cardiovascular system caused by several diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, and diabetes, while also reducing the risk of heart attack.

These studies, performed at Ohio University, are the first to identify the molecular mechanism of vitamin D3-triggered restoration of the function of damaged endothelium in the cardiovasculature. While these studies were performed using a cellular model of hypertension, the implication of vitamin D3 on dysfunctional endothelium is broader. The dysfunction of endothelium is a common denominator of several cardiovascular diseases, particularly those associated with ischemic events.

Vitamin D3 may be of clinical importance in the restoration of dysfunctional cardiac endothelium after heart attack, capillary endothelium after brain ischemia (stroke), hypovolemia, vasculopathy, diabetes and atherosclerosis. This suggestion is strongly supported by several clinical studies which indicate that vitamin D3 at doses higher than those currently used for the treatment of bone diseases, may be highly beneficial for the treatment of the dysfunctional cardiovascular system.
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Skipping breakfast hardens the arteries

According to latest research, skipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, or the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a build-up of plaque. Eating a healthy breakfast makes heart healthy, improves healthier weight and cholesterol while skipping breakfast can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

 Researchers examined male and female volunteers who were free from cardiovascular or chronic kidney disease. A computerized questionnaire was used to estimate the usual diet of the participants, and breakfast patterns were based on the percentage of total daily energy intake consumed at breakfast.

Some participants consumed less than five percent of their total energy intake in the morning- skipped breakfast and only had coffee, juice or other non-alcoholic beverages); some consumed more than 20 percent of their total energy intake in the morning (breakfast consumers); and those consuming between five and 20 percent (low-energy breakfast consumers).

Atherosclerosis was observed more frequently among participants who skipped breakfast and was also higher in participants who consumed low-energy breakfasts compared to breakfast consumers.

Cardiometabolic risk markers were more prevalent in those who skipped breakfast and low-energy breakfast consumers compared to breakfast consumers. Participants who skipped breakfast had the greatest waist circumference, body mass index, blood pressure, blood lipids and fasting glucose levels.

Participants who skipped breakfast were more likely to have an overall unhealthy lifestyle, including poor overall diet, frequent alcohol consumption and smoking. They may be hypertensive and obese. Breakfast skippers are generally attempting to lose weight, they often eat more unhealthy foods. Skipping breakfast can cause hormonal imbalances and alter circadian rhythms.
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Symptoms of an aortic abdominal aneurysm

An aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling (aneurysm) of the aorta – the main blood vessels that leads away from the heart, down through the abdomen to the rest of the body.

The abdominal aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body and is usually around 2cm wide. Most aneurysm are
small and don’t need treatment, the blood vessel can swell to over 5.5cm.

If it bursts it can cause significant internal bleeding, which is usually fatal.
Somach pain could be a symptoms of an aortic abdominal aneurysm which can be a major medical emergency.

Experts don’t know exactly what causes abdominal aortic aneurysm although it is linked to atherosclerosis and the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries.

To reduce the risk of the condition, people can give up smoking, control blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and maintain a healthy weight.

However if an aneurysm becomes large it can cause pain, a pulsating feeling in your abdomen, or persistent back pain.

The condition affect more men than women and risk increases over the age of 65. People with a family history of the condition are also at greater risk.

Graying hair increases the risk of heart disease

An observational study presented at the EuroPrevent 2017 conference of the European Society of Cardiology suggests that the risk of heart disease is high for adult men with more gray hair.

The researchers examined 545 adult men with coronary artery disease and divided them into several groups according to amount of their gray hair.

Level of gray hair is gradeded into four: 1 for pure black hair, 2 for more black hair than white, 3 for equal amount of black and white, 4 for more white than black hair and 5 for pure white hair.

Multivariate regression analyses was used and discovered that age, level of gray hair, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia predicted atherosclerosis coronary artery disease differently.

Patients with coronary heart disease had greater whitening grade level, hair graying shows real age and indicates cardiovascular risk.