Observational studies have suggested that the intake of flavonoids is associated with a
decreased risk of CVD. However, the results of these studies remain controversial. The aim …

Healthy lifestyle and diet are associated with significant reduction in risk of obesity, type 2
diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Oxidative stress and the imbalance between …

Background Endothelial function is impaired in coronary artery disease and may contribute
to its clinical manifestations. Increased oxidative stress has been linked to impaired …

Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an inverse association between consumption of
fruits and vegetables and morbidity and mortality from degenerative diseases. The …

Although vitamin E has been known as an essential nutrient for reproduction since 1922, we
are far from understanding the mechanisms of its physiological functions. Vitamin E is the …

The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and other free radicals (R•) during
metabolism is a necessary and normal process that ideally is compensated for by an …

Determinants of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C include the
relationship between vitamin C dose and steady-state plasma concentration, bioavailability …

Stimulation of rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) by platelet-derived growth factor
(PDGF) transiently increased the intracellular concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) …

There is a distinct increase in the risk of heart disease in people exposed to ionizing
radiation (IR). Radiation‐induced heart disease (RIHD) is one of the adverse side effects …

The current recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C for adult nonsmoking men
and women is 60 mg/d, which is based on a mean requirement of 46 mg/d to prevent the …