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Dietary factors in preventing Heart disease. As coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the UK, more attention should be paid to preventing the disease. Many patients suffering from heart disease realise that it was mainly caused by their diet. Research has shown that elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease. " Studies indicate that for every 1% elevation in the bad cholesterol there is a 2% increase in risk of heart disease" (A leaflet on heart disease.) Continually it has been proved that a low-fat, high fibre diet rich in unrefined complex carbohydrates helps lower the risk of heart disease and improve general heart health. " Professor Kay-tee khaw studied 19,496 people aged between 45 and 79, he found that these with the highest vitamin C intakes had the lowest heart death rates." (http://news-bbc-co.uk) Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is...

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