Abstract
The leading causes of death worldwide are ischaemic heart disease and stroke. These Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are two of the main clinical manifestations of atherothrombosis. Above all, the major causes of this complex condition include genetic susceptibility along with lifestyle habits or behavioral risk factors such as smoking, physical inactivity, alcohol abuse, and unhealthy diets. The most important way to prevent atherothrombotic events is through lifestyle optimization. In particular, nutritional intervention plays a key role in the treatment and prevention of atherothrombosis, with specific dietary patterns as potential modulators of cardiovascular health. Nutraceuticals are substances derived from food and offer health benefits along with their nutritional value and could become promising agents in the prevention and treatment of CVDs, particularly for individuals or populations with low adherence to certain dietary patterns. However, for most nutraceuticals, the evidence for their use in cardiovascular health is limited and requires further attention. This review will summarize some nutraceuticals with strong evidence from large sample size randomized controlled trials for the primary or secondary prevention of CVDs.
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