Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health

• Other Authors: Tappia, Paramjit S. (Editor), Blewett, Heather (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Biology, life sciences; Food & society; magnesium deficiency; arterial hypertension; vascular tone; arterial stiffness; vascular remodeling; insulin resistance; magnesium supplementation; dietary magnesium intake; Zeb2; cardiac fibroblast; activated myofibroblast; cardiac fibrosis; fibroblast contractility; fish oil; omega-3 fatty acids; eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA); docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); cardiovascular disease; irisin; pediatric; children; nutrition; diet; body composition; metabolic syndrome; obesity, neonates; Mediterranean diet; inflammation; nutrients; polyphenols; MUFA; PUFA; bioactive compounds; phytosterols; dietary pattern; Aronia melanocarpa; standardized extract; dietary strategies; supplementation; cocaine; cardiovascular health; heart disease; acute effects; chronic effects; marinobufagenin; ouabain; salt; hypertension; fibrosis; Panax quinquefolius; ginseng berry; myocardial infarction; phenolic compounds; vascular aging; vascular calcification; arteriosclerosis; Klotho; chronic kidney disease (CKD), cancer; diabetes; heart failure; micronutrients; iron; vitamins; trace elements; vitamin D; seasonal variation; lifestyle; cytokines; lipids; mechanisms; immunoregulatory; eicosapentaenoic acid; docosahexaenoic acid; omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids; coronary heart disease; stretching; TGF-β1; n/a
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There is unequivocal experimental, epidemiological, and clinical evidence demonstrating a correlation between diet and increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). While nutritionally-poor diets can have a significant negative impact on cardiovascular health, dietary interventions with specific n...