A high-fat diet for short periods seems to protect the heart.
A high-fat diet for short periods
seems to protect the heart. The rat study which was conducted at the University
of Cincinnati found that short-term, high saturated fat feedings in mice
resulted in cardio protection against myocardial infarction or heart attacks
and less cardiac tissue damage. Studies revealed 70% reduction in injury from
heart attack in mice on a high fat diet. However sustained fat intake does not
provide cardio protective action but increases the risk of obesity and
diabetes.
Source-Medindia