Nutraceuticals in Cardiac Health Management [Hardcover]

Discusses recent scientific evidence in the use of nutraceuticals in the prevention and management of heart disease. Demonstrates various nutraceutical components used in the management and prevention of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension in human beings. Summarizes functional foods, and various nutraceuticals for CVDs.

PART I: NUTRACEUTICALS AND FUNCTIONAL FOODS IN HEART DISEASE 1. Functional Foods in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease 2. Nutraceuticals for Cardiovascular Health and Diseases: Introduction and Overview PART II: CARDIOPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT NUTRIENTS 3. Role of Probiotics and Dietary Fibers in Combating Heart Disease 4. Benefits of Garlic in Cardiovascular Disease 5. Health Benefits of Green Tea: A Review 6. Role of Vitamins in Heart Disease 7. Nutraceutical Intervention of Tomato and Lycopene in Heart Disease 8. Nutraceutical Potential of Lycopene and Tomatoes 9. Role of Nutraceuticals in Dyslipidemia 10. Role of Nutraceuticals in Hypertension 11. Dietary Supplementation and Cardiac Health 12. Cardioprotective Effects of Bee Products: An Evidence-Based Review PART III: CARDIOTONIC ACTIVITY OF POLYPHENOLS 13. Effects of Polyphenols in Hypertension 14. Cardioprotective Potential of Dietary Phytochemicals Present in the Medicinal Foods of Kerala, South India: A Review PART IV: MARINE-DERIVED NUTRIENTS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES 15. Role of Spirulina Supplementation and Other Nutraceuticals in Cardiovascular Disease 16. Endothelial Effects of Marine and Plant-Derived Omega-3 Fatty Acids 17. Marine-Derived Natural Flavonoids and Their Biological Activities

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) constitute the major cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 18 million lives each year. Multiple foods and nutraceuticals have been proven to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. This new book offers an lã!