The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of tomato or lycopene
supplementation on cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction (MI). Male Wistar rats …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of tomato supplementation on the normal rat
heart and the role of oxidative stress in this scenario. Male Wistar rats were assigned to two …

Background Considering the high morbidity and mortality after myocardial infarction (MI), the
study of compounds with potential benefits for cardiac remodeling is reasonable. Green tea …

Extracellular matrix (ECM) plays an important role in maintaining the left ventricular
geometry and ventricular function, and the inhibition of ECM remodeling has therapeutic …

Background Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Dietary intervention on adverse cardiac remodeling after MI has significant …

Background: Oral uptake of lycopene has been shown to be beneficial for preventing
myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. However, the strong first-pass metabolism of …

Inflammatory response and cardiomyocyte apoptosis are important processes in ventricular
remodeling post‑myocardial infarction (MI) and may form the basic mechanisms in the …

Objectives to assess the cardioprotective properties of a blueberry enriched diet (BD).
Background Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a major role in ischemia-related …

The efficacy of lycopene to limit myocardial injury after ischemia and reperfusion was
explored in the present study. Adult male albino Wistar rats were divided into three …

Myocardial infarction has a high mortality rate worldwide. Therefore, clinical intervention in
cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction is essential. Açai pulp is a natural product and …