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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of illness and death globally. Its incidence has been closely linked to diet. This chapter reviews the complex nature of CVD and its comorbidities. It then assesses the current state of research on the protective and therapeutic effects of a range of plant phytochemicals in relation to CVD. It also addresses the range of initiatives to enhance phytochemicals in the diet to prevent or treat CVD.
Price: $32.50
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date:
29 August 2022
ISBN: 9781801465632
Format: eBook
BISACs:
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Horticulture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science
1 Introduction 2 Cardiovascular disease and diet 3 Cardiovascular disease and its comorbidities 4 Assessing protective and therapeutic effects of phytochemicals 5 Types of phytochemical compounds: flavonoids phenols, organosulphur compounds, alkaloids, lignans, sterols, tannins and soluble fibres 6 Wild crop relatives as sources of phytochemicals 7 Herbs and spices as sources of phytochemicals 8 Future trends in research 9 Where to look for further information 10 Conclusion 11 References