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Roos, Baukje de

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“…With respect to diet, it seems to play a key role in the prevention of atherosclerosis. In fact, nutrition is likely to exert its cardioprotective effects in early stages of atherosclerosis development [ 12 ]. In recent years, dietary guidelines are more aimed at promoting the consumption of specific nutrients of natural food sources to obtain better cardiovascular health than simple dietary advice based on the reduction of the consumption of salt, saturated fats, or refined sugar [ 13 ].…”

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Influence of Bioactive Nutrients on the Atherosclerotic Process: A Review

2018

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The protective effects of a dietary intervention as a useful tool in the prevention of atherosclerosis disease has gained greater attention in recent years. Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated the importance of diet in reducing expensive treatments or possible undesirable side effects. The main aim of this review is to examine the effects of specific nutrients on the development and progression of atherosclerosis in patients with cardiovascular disease. Various mechanisms have been proposed to explain the cardioprotective effect of different nutrients. In this sense, results have shown stabilization of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques or downregulation of biomarkers related to inflammation through nutrients such as Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, hydroxytyrosol of extra virgin olive oil, lycopen, phytosterols of plants, or flavonols of fruits and vegetables, among others. The accumulated evidence on the anti-inflammatory effects related to these nutrients is summarized in the present review.

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