Anti-Atherosclerotic Effects of Radish Extracts: Comparative Study between White and Purple Radish in Murine Models Atherosclerosis is a disease caused by plaque buildup in the blood vessels. Smoking increases the chance of heart problems like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and artery disease in the legs. While statins are widely used as anti-hyperlipidemic drugs, their…
Benefits of Soy for Blood Pressure: An In-depth Analysis Soy and its derivatives offer promising benefits for cardiovascular health, including blood pressure regulation. The isoflavones present in soy, known for their ability to improve vasodilation and inhibit key enzymes in blood pressure regulation, have garnered attention from researchers. A study conducted on postmenopausal women showed…
NHANES Study: Association between Intake of Linoleic Acid and Alpha-linolenic Acid and Mortality in Patients with Diabetes Diabetes mellitus represents one of the major challenges for public health, with growing concerns regarding chronic complications and associated mortality. Among the many variables involved in diabetes management, diet plays a fundamental role. In particular, the intake of…
Garlic Powder: Benefits for Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Health Individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are particularly at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). One contributing factor to MetS pathogenesis is an imbalanced intestinal microbiota. Recent hypotheses suggest that garlic may provide benefits in improving intestinal transit time and reducing cardiovascular risks. To delve deeper…