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The role of nutraceuticals in prevention and treatment of hypertension: An updated review of the literature
Publication date: Available online 7 November 2019Source: Food Research InternationalAuthor(s): Samad Ghaffari, Neda RoshanravanAbstractHypertension (HTN) is a worldwide epidemic in both developed and developing countries. It is one of the leading causes of major health problems such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart attack. In recent years, several studies have reported associations between specific dietary ingredients and improving HTN. Nutraceuticals are natural food components with pharmacological properties. Reports suggest that functional foods and nutraceutical ingredients might support patients to obtain...
Source: Food Research International - November 8, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: research

Lycopene and risk of cardiovascular diseases: A meta ‐analysis of observational studies
Conclusion: Higher lycopene exposure is inversely associated with a lower risk of CVD. Further well‐designed randomized clinical trials are required to assess the role of lycopene on CVD.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved
Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research - February 28, 2017 Category: Food Science Authors: Bo Song, Kai Liu, Yuan Gao, Lu Zhao, Hui Fang, Yusheng Li, Lulu Pei, Yuming Xu Tags: Research Article Source Type: research