One of the best-studied diets for cardiovascular health is the Mediterranean diet. This
consists of fish, monounsaturated fats from olive oil, fruits, vegetables, whole grains …

Diet is likely to be an important determinant of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. In this
article, we will review the evidence linking the consumption of fruit and vegetables and CVD …

abstract Mendelian randomization (MR) is an increasingly important tool for appraising
causality in observational epidemiology. The technique exploits the principle that genotypes …

The potential beneficial effects of the antioxidant properties of vitamin C have been
investigated in a number of pathological conditions. In this review, we assess both clinical …

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 …

Context Basic research and observational studies suggest vitamin E or vitamin C may
reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, few long-term trials have evaluated men …

Estimating flavonoid intake is a first step toward documenting the protective effects of
flavonoids against risk of chronic diseases. Although flavonoids are important dietary …

Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) is recognised as a key essential lipophilic antioxidant in humans
protecting lipoproteins, PUFA, cellular and intra-cellular membranes from damage. The aim …

Background Previously, observational studies have identified associations between higher
levels of dietary-derived antioxidants and lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) …

In Japan, a super-aged society, deaths from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
(ASCVD), especially cardiac diseases including coronary artery disease (CAD) such as …