Epidemiological evidence suggests that diets rich in fruit and vegetables decrease the risk of
premature mortality from major clinical conditions, including cancer and heart disease …

Epidemiological studies suggest that higher flavonoid intake from fruits and vegetables is
associated with decreased risk for the development of cardiovascular disease. The …

Flavonoids are polyphenolic antioxidants naturally present in vegetables, fruits, and
beverages such astea and wine. In vitro, flavonoids inhibit oxidation of low-density …

Catechins, one of the major groups of flavonoids, are bioactive compounds present in a
variety of plant foods and beverages. Experimental data suggest that they might prevent …

The objective of this review was to assess, based on human data, the role of phenolic
compounds in selected plant foods consumed as part of the Mediterranean diet in the …

Plant-based diets, defined in terms of low frequency of animal food consumption, have been
increasingly recommended for their health benefits. Numerous studies have found plant …

There is increasing interest in the potential health benefits of dietary flavonoids. Fruits and
vegetables, tea, and cocoa are rich natural sources of flavonoids. Epidemiological studies …

Background In addition to prescription drugs, nutraceuticals/functional foods/medical foods
are being increasingly added as adjunct treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD), even …

Background Previous studies of diet and coronary heart disease (CHD) have focused on
intake of nutrients rather than whole foods. Because of the findings that dietary fibre, folate …

The benefits of drug treating hypertension, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemias in terms of
reduction of CVD morbidity and mortality are well established. However, there is …