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Friday, December 17, 2004Scientists claim it is possible to extend your life and avoid heart disease by regularly eating a simple set of ingredients hailed as the 'Polymeal'. Researchers gathered evidence on the beneficial effects of different types of food, including fish, dark chocolate, wine and garlic, in reducing heart disease, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. From this they worked out the combined effect of the ingredients and calculated their potential effect on an adult population. The team suggested that dining on the Polymeal on a daily basis could cut the risk of heart disease by 76 per cent. They said the effect was most dramatic in men, meaning they would live on average 6.6 years longer than those not eating the meal. They would also live for nine years longer without suffering from heart disease, while those who did succumb would suffer for less of their lives. In women the Polymeal increased life expectancy by nearly five years, the researchers suggested. They said it would also delay the onset of heart disease for eight years longer. (Note to the irony impaired: It's a joke. But then, so is the polypill.) posted by Sydney on 12/17/2004 06:47:00 AM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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