Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death
worldwide. Owing to the widespread use of antihypertensive medications, global mean …

As early as the 1920s, and subsequently in the 1959 Build and Blood Pressure Study (S1. 5-
1) of almost 5 million adults insured between 1934 and 1954, a strong direct relationship …

Importance Although emphasis has recently been placed on the importance of high-protein
diets to overall health, a comprehensive analysis of long-term cause-specific mortality in …

Rice bran (RB) is a nutrient-rich by-product of the rice milling process. It consists of pericarp,
seed coat, nucellus, and aleurone layer. RB is a rich source of a protein, fat, dietary fibers …

The hypocholesterolemic effect of soy is well-documented and this has led to the regulatory
approval of a health claim relating soy protein to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease …

Previous studies have shown beneficial effects of individual dietary approaches for blood
pressure (BP) control, but their relative effectiveness is not well established. We performed a …

Background: Crops grown under elevated atmospheric CO 2 concentrations (eCO 2) contain
less protein. Crops particularly affected include rice and wheat, which are primary sources of …

Highlights•The article reviews the current knowledge of functional foods to fight CVD•The
foods that help manage obesity or dyslipidemia and modes of action.•The various foods that …

Elevated blood pressure arises from a combination of environmental and genetic factors and
the interactions of these factors. A substantial body of evidence from animal studies …

High blood pressure (BP) is a major pathological risk factor for the development of several
cardiovascular diseases. Diet is a key modifier of BP, but the underlying relationships are …