A review of the role of fiber, phytochemicals and omega 3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease

Author First name, Last name, Institution

Dimitrios Papandreou, Zayed University
Hanadi Almessabi, Zayed University
Shamma Al Saad, Zayed University
Aaesha AlShehhi, Zayed University
Alya AlMansoori, Zayed University

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Experimental and Clinical Cardiology

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death and disability in developed countries and was predicted by the WHO to become the major cause of mortality in developing countries by 2010. Effective prevention needs a global strategy based on knowledge of the importance of risk factors, including diet. In recent years, many researches have been focused on the role of fiber, omega 3 fatty acids and phytochemicals in the prevention of CVD. The objective of this review is to present an updated overview of the potential effect of fiber, omega 3 fatty acids and phytochemicals in reducing the incidence of CVD through diet.

ISSN

1205-6626

Publisher

Cardiology Academic Press

Volume

20

Issue

8

First Page

2181

Last Page

2193

Disciplines

Life Sciences

Keywords

Cardiovascular disease, Diet, Fiber, Omega 3 fatty acids, Phytochemicals

Scopus ID

84905845482

Recommended Citation

Papandreou, Dimitrios; Almessabi, Hanadi; Al Saad, Shamma; AlShehhi, Aaesha; and AlMansoori, Alya, "A review of the role of fiber, phytochemicals and omega 3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease" (2014). All Works. 255.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/255

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no