Specific nutrients with the strongest cardiovascular evidence include omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce triglycerides and inflammation, soluble fibre from oats, barley, chia seeds, legumes, certain vegetables and fruit, which reduces LDL cholesterol, potassium from vegetables and fruit, which supports healthy blood pressure, and extra virgin olive oil for its anti-inflammatory properties
Better alternatives depend on your lifestyle and other factors
Depression and nicotine addiction are closely associated as smoking often leads to depression, which in turn often encourages one to start smoking
Eliminating this product from the marketplace is a major step in reducing the unequal burden of disease and death caused by tobacco products. What the science says about menthol Menthol was first added to cigarettes in the 1920s and marketed (inaccurately) as a healthier and safer alternative