Once that plaque builds up, it can rupture and completely block the artery, cutting off the blood supply to your heart.

一旦斑块堆积，则会损伤并完全阻塞动脉，造成心脏缺血。

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But researchers from the University of Copenhagen now claim that cutting down on salt can increase the likelihood of death in some patients with existing heart problems.

但是来自哥本哈根大学的研究人员声称，食盐用量的减少可能会增加一些心脏病病人死亡的可能性。

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Previous research has already linked tea's healthy antioxidant properties and high flavonoid content to cutting the risk of some cancers as well as heart disease.

以前的研究已经表明，茶具有健康的抗氧化性，和高含量的类黄酮，降低了患某些癌症和心脏病的风险。

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But there was little direct evidence to show that cutting saturated fats actually lowered the risk of heart disease.

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