But the science isn t quite there. Their own study of more than 80,000 women followed for 14 years reported no statistically significant associations between total fat, animal fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and risk of heart disease. After decades of intensive research, the apparent benefits of avoiding salt have only diminished. Harvard University researchers stated in January 2000 that data do not support a strong role for vitamin C in reducing risk of coronary disease. University of Colorado researchers reported in November 1999, Evidence that supplementation with vitamin A or C reduces the risk of coronary heart disease is inadequate.
Heart disease is complex.
Lifestyle factors, including diet, may play a role in some people. But scientific uncertainty abounds. The evidence behind the AHA s Food Certification Program is weak and uncertain just like evidence of the French paradox. Money and politics. The AHA sells its heart check logo to companies who want to sell their food products by exploiting the AHA s good name.