Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Chapter 16, Problem 45SA
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The reason behind diet dominated by consumption of fructose is a major contributing factor for cardiovascular disease.
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Cardiovascular diseases can be defined as the group of diseases, which involve either blood vessels or heart directly. These include angina, myocardial infarction, and coronary heart diseases. There are several other cardiovascular diseases including stroke, hypertensive heart disease, arrhythmia, carditis, and many more.
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