Eating Calcium Reduces Heart Attack Risk: Study

London, 12 May (ONA)--- A recent study, featured in BMC Public Health, highlighted the significance of consuming calcium-rich foods during breakfast to reduce heart attack risk.

Researchers noted that replacing 5% of nightly calcium intake with morning consumption correlated with a 6% drop in heart attack risk.

Dr. RR Dutta from Paras Hospital, Gurugram, underscored the timing's importance in calcium absorption, advocating for a balanced distribution at breakfast and dinner.

Calcium's role extends beyond bone health, impacting blood pressure and cholesterol regulation, thus influencing cardiovascular risk.

Dr. Dutta advises integrating dairy, leafy greens, and fortified foods into daily meals while cautioning against excessive intake, which may lead to adverse effects.

Individualized dietary plans, accounting for age, health status, and medication, are recommended, alongside consulting healthcare professionals for adjustments. Emphasizing holistic lifestyle changes over singular nutrient focus, Dr. Dutta stresses the importance of balanced diets and personalized considerations for optimal cardiovascular health.

---Ends/Thuraiya/AG