Dietary Factors and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. A variety of dietary components and patterns have been suggested to decrease the risk of CHD. The current review examines the epidemiological evidence lending support to beneficial effects of dietary factors on CHD risk. The current literature strongly supports the notion that Mediterranean diet, omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids, flavonoids and polyphenols, dietary fiber, and whole grains confer protection against CHD. Overall, there is no evidence that vitamin intake reduces the risk of incident CHD and data on the role of garlic in CHD prevention are equivocal.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Jinesh Kochar, J. Michael Gaziano, Luc Djoussé
Language: English
Topic: Nutritional Studies and Diet
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1519199353