
Elena Gracheva
Siberian State Medical University, , Russian FederationTitle: Nutraceutical Support in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases
Abstract
Cardiovascular
disease is the most common cause of death worldwide. In this regard, there is a
need to find and implement effective methods for the prevention and treatment
of such diseases. Lifestyle modification is an important component of a complex
of preventive and therapeutic measures, including nutrition optimization,
increased physical activity, and breaking bad habits. Currently, an actively
developing area is the use of biologically active additives to food, in order
to replenish the missing nutrients in the diet and maintain health. In the
course of writing the present review, an analysis was made of randomized
clinical trials performed over the past 5 years. The studies investigated both
the short-term effects of taking omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (effect on
the blood lipid spectrum, blood pressure levels) and long-term results
(development of myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiovascular mortality). This
supplement has demonstrated a positive effect on immediate outcomes, namely the
reduction of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides
(lipid-lowering effect). However, there was no significant effect on long-term
results. It also provides information on studies that have examined the
cardioprotective effects of supplements such as resveratrol, red yeast rice,
L-arginine, and curcumin. An analysis of publications has shown that these
supplements have the potential to reduce the risk of development and
progression of cardiovascular diseases due to possible hypolipidemic, endothelial
protective, and antihypertensive effects. Nutraceutical support can be an
effective addition to the basic treatment and help reduce morbidity and
mortality due to cardiovascular disease.
Biography
TBA