HEALTH PROMISING NUTRITIONAL MILLETS (KSHUDRA DHANYA) FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND ITS MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS: AN EV-IDENCE-BASED OVERVIEW.

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide in today's era along with rising risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, malnutrition, etc. Acharyas treats Diet as 'Mahabhaishajya' (the superior medicine). Shuka Dhanya Varga (group of Cereals) is reviewed for their properties for Santarpanottha (allevia-tion of heart diseases by excessively nourishing bodily tissues), heart diseases, and other modified risk factors. This review aims to concisely outline the nutritional essentials and therapeutic characteristics of millets for car-diovascular diseases and the alteration of risk factors associated with heart health. In this review, we have tried to summarize the essential nutrition and therapeutic properties of millets for cardiovascular diseases and modi-fied risk factors for heart diseases. Millets offer numerous health benefits, including the reduction of cardiovas-cular disease and its associated risk factors contributing to mortality. Millets serve as a great source of essential nutrients and trace elements, playing a pivotal role as catalysts in supporting the optimal functioning of the car-diovascular system. Moreover, trace elements provided by millets help the cardiovascular system primarily function as catalysts and are a good source. This comprehensive review draws from various authentic sources, including Ayurvedic texts, medical books, and published articles from reputable scientific sources like PubMed, Google Scholar, and Sci-ence Direct. This article reviews the various authentic sources from Ayurveda texts, medical books, and pub-lished articles from scientific sources such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, etc. The primary focus of this review is extensive research on the benefits of nutrition, the balance of Ayurvedic Doshas (fundamental elements), and a comprehensive evaluation of therapeutic properties. Essentially, the principles are adopted from value-added research of nutritional benefits and research along with Ayurveda dosha balancing and centred re-view of therapeutic properties. The evidence-based review of research shows that Kshudra Dhanya (millets) have been proven for anti-atherosclerotic, anti-hypertensive, hypoglycemic, and anti-dyslipidemia properties.