Improve Weak Cardio Gene

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Fruits and Vegetables Positively Improve Weak Cardio Gene

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - Byron s, CCN

http://www.wellnessresources.com/health/articles/fruits_and_vegetables_positivel\

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One of the most common gene weaknesses in individuals with cardiovascular

disease in a genetic variant referred to as 9p21. A new study with 27,000

people evaluated the influence of diet on this gene variant. It found that

raw vegetables in particular, but fruits, berries, and vegetables in

general, could drastically reduce the gene weakness so that cardio disease

risk was virtually eliminated.

" We observed that the effect of a high-risk genotype can be mitigated by

consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables, " said Anand, joint

principal investigator of the study, and a researcher at the Population

Health Research Institute and a professor of medicine and epidemiology at

the G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. " Our

results support the public health recommendation to consume more than five

servings of fruits or vegetables as a way to promote good health. "

This study shows that while gene weaknesses can predict risk for disease,

such risk is never written in stone. Genes are pliable, they can be

influenced. A good diet and various dietary supplements have a profoundly

beneficial impact on supporting proper gene signaling - even when genes have

mutations. This means that while your parent's and grandparent's health

problems are worth noting, you can take steps to proactively support your

health that can compensate for weaknesses.

On the other hand, if you chose a negligent lifestyle and consistent poor

eating, it is likely that the genetic weak links in your chain will be your

downfall.