Antiatherogenic properties of flavonoids: Implications for cardiovascular health

• Published in: Canadian journal of cardiology Vol. 26; pp. 17A - 21A
• Main Authors: Mulvihill, Erin E., (Hons)BSc, Huff, Murray W., PhD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Inc 01.03.2010
• Subjects: Animals; Atherosclerosis; Cardiovascular; Cardiovascular disease; Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control; Diet; Dyslipidemia; Endothelium; Endothelium, Vascular - drug effects; Flavonoids; Flavonoids - chemistry; Flavonoids - pharmacology; Humans; Lipid Metabolism - drug effects; Platelets; Risk Factors; Cardiovascular disease; Flavonoids; Platelets; Atherosclerosis; Dyslipidemia; Endothelium

Epidemiological studies suggest that higher flavonoid intake from fruits and vegetables is associated with decreased risk for the development of cardiovascular disease. The mechanisms explaining this observation remain unclear, but current evidence suggests that flavonoids may exert their effects th...