India, Sept. 10 -- When it comes to heart health, what you cook with matters more than you think. While some oils support a healthy heart, others can quietly do harm over time. According to Dr Amit Bhushan Sharma, Director and Unit Head, Cardiologist, Paras Health, certain widely used cooking oils can increase the risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, and chronic inflammation. These oils are either loaded with saturated or trans fats or are so heavily processed that they lose nutritional value and gain harmful compounds. Despite being common in kitchens, they could be contributing to obesity, clogged arteries, and high blood pressure levels.

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