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Plant-derived foods containing polyphenols with endothelial protective effects
Mokhtar, S.S1, Rasool, A.H2.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability in the world. The
primary cause of CVD is development of atherosclerosis resulting from chronic inflammation
and endothelial dysfunction. Indeed, endothelial dysfunction is considered to be the earliest
stage in the process of atherosclerosis development. There is great interest in discovering
strategies to inhibit endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis progression. The role of plant
constituents routinely consumed have attracted much attention as preventive health approaches
due to their availability and perceived safety. Accumulating studies suggest that constituents
present in tea, grape, cocoa, soy and pomegranate are associated with reduced risks of CVD.
In this review, we discuss the potential of the above mentioned dietary ingredients to improve
endothelial function in vivo and in vitro.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
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