Cardiovascular Disease and Diet

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Human health is influenced by diet. Dietary modification is a cornerstone of CVD prevention and can reduce CVD morbidity and mortality.

Current research refers to a dietary pattern that is rich in fruits and vegetables, as the most cardioprotective, due to its high concentration of bioactive compounds for example unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, fiber, phytosterols, vitamins and minerals. These compounds exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic effects contributing to the delay of CVD initiation and progression.[1][2]

Specific Diets[edit | edit source]

DASH, Mediterranean, and vegetarian diets have the most evidence for CVD prevention.

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  1. Badimon L, Chagas P, Chiva-Blanch G. Diet and cardiovascular disease: effects of foods and nutrients in classical and emerging cardiovascular risk factors. Current medicinal chemistry. 2019 Jun 1;26(19):3639-51. Available:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28462707/ (accessed 11.9.2022)
  2. Pallazola VA, Davis DM, Whelton SP, Cardoso R, Latina JM, Michos ED, Sarkar S, Blumenthal RS, Arnett DK, Stone NJ, Welty FK. A clinician's guide to healthy eating for cardiovascular disease prevention. Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes. 2019 Sep 1;3(3):251-67. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6713921/ (accessed 11.9.2022)
  3. AllHealthGO. Understanding the DASH diet. Available from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si6GmAXbmZ4 [last accessed 11.9.2022]
  4. British heart foundation. The Evolution of Dance. Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg [last accessed 6/6/2009]
  5. Judson Laipply. Why is the Mediterranean diet good for your heart?. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5aof7UI3yg [last accessed 11.9.2022]