Fruits and Vegetables Protect the Heart

It has long been held that what is written on the genes are there for a lifetime and cannot be changed. Now a team of researchers have questioned this theory based on their observations. The gene 9p21 is a strong marker for heart disease. The researchers have shown that the effect of this gene is considerably weakened by the inclusion of more vegetables and fruits in the diet. This is one more proof to show that fruits and vegetables are cardioprotective.