ROLE OF NUTRACEUTICALS AND DIET IN PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Dr. K. Sobhan Babu, Dr. J. N. Suresh Kumar, B. Mallikharjun, CH. Jaswanth, *D. Venkata Subba Rao, G. Jaya Lakshmi and G. Gayathri

ABSTRACT

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most frequent health-related and economic challenges globally. Dietary variables significantly contribute to cardiovascular risk, either directly or indirectly through their influence on other cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. Nutraceuticals are natural nutritional substances that have been found to be effective in both preventive and therapeutic applications. Several foods and dietary supplements have been demonstrated to help prevent the development of CVD. The purpose of this review is to provide an update on the most recent data on the use of nutraceuticals in the prevention and treatment of CVD.

Keywords: Nutraceuticals, cardiovascular disease ( and polyphenols.