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Posted on 08/21/2024 9:41:39 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
An international study has found a surprising connection between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
The study analyzed data from over 400,000 participants in the UK Biobank.
The research team analyzed data from 408,354 individuals, identifying 23,814 cases of constipation.
The findings showed that individuals suffering from constipation were more than twice as likely to suffer from a major cardiac event as those without constipation.
Moreover, the study highlighted a particularly concerning link between constipation and hypertension.
Hypertensive individuals who also suffered from constipation were found to have a 34% increased risk of subsequent cardiac events compared to those with hypertension alone.
"Our research suggests that constipation may exacerbate the cardiovascular risks associated with high blood pressure, further increasing the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes," Professor Marques said.
In addition to these epidemiological findings, the study also explored the genetic links between constipation and cardiovascular disease.
"Positive genetic correlations were identified between constipation and various forms of MACE, indicating that shared genetic factors may underlie both conditions. This discovery opens new avenues for research into the underlying mechanisms that connect gut health and heart health," Dr. Leticia Camargo Tavares, co-first author of the study, explained.
"The implications of this study are far-reaching," Professor Marques said.
"With constipation affecting an estimated 14% of the global population, particularly older adults and women, these findings suggest that a significant portion of the population may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease due to their bowel health," she said.
The study authors emphasized the need for further research to explore the causal relationship between constipation and MACE and to identify the specific biological pathways involved. One of these mechanisms may be via a "leaky gut."
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"You're tellin' me!"
On the Pishadoo!
I eat virtually no fiber at all. No problems at all. Fat lubricating the tube is better for keeping things flowing than fiber.
One word, “Avocados”.
Notice, however, that this is not mentioned in the report of the study.
Prunes or an apple a day might cure it, but without government grants or drugs from big pharma.
Magnesium which you should be taking with your vitamin D3/K2 anyway.
According to George Carlin Elvis’s last word was “Corn?”
I think its working on Bill Clinton. He looked like a prototypical case of congestive heart failure last night.
Squatty Potty also helps put you in a better posture to empty out.
In addition to heart attack or stroke, the straining might also result in a burst Aorta.
I eat plums. Same difference.
It usually doesn’t help. I have obstipation.
What about straing to pee?
You know, that would seem to be a threat of sort.
If you have that, I would see a specialist for benign prostate enlargement. I have put up a few studies on treatments for that, before.
Here is one describing the latest ways to more permanently deal with that:
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4242745/posts
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