Purpose Obesity is associated with the development of risk factors for cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and polyphenols have been shown to possess ameliorative effects against …

Introduction Obesity is associated with the development of metabolic syndrome, a
conglomerate of cardiometabolic risk factors, which synergistically result in cardiovascular …

Background: Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is an indigenous South African plant,
traditionally used by the local population as a remedy against several ailments. More …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: In South Africa, the plant Aspalathus linearis
(Brum. f) Dahlg.(Fabaceae) is traditionally used as a “tea” referred to as rooibos or redbush …

Type 2 diabetic patients possess a two to four-fold-increased risk for cardiovascular
diseases (CVD). Hyperglycemia, oxidative stress associated with endothelial dysfunction …

Introduction Phyllanthus amarus is used in African traditional medicine to treat
cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension. This study has evaluated the effect of an …

Obesity plays a pivotal role in the insulin resistance disease, which is related to
hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and an increased risk of …

Diabetic patients develop ischemic heart disease and strokes more readily. Following an
ischemic event, restoration of blood flow increases oxidative stress resulting in myocardial …

Atherosclerosis is a global concern that worsens with age, and plants that are effective
medicinal herbs can give a viable alternative. PKC is a key factor in cardiovascular and …

Backgound Chronic fat-rich diets consumption is increased risk associated with
cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Prevention or reduction the progression of cardiac tissue …