Open AccessA Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Bioactive Compounds in Cardiovascular Disease: Carbohydrates, Active Lipids and Nitrogen Compounds
Author(s) -
Belén PastorVillaescusa,
Óscar Daniel Rangel-Huerta,
Concepción M. Aguilera,
Ángel Gil
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
annals of nutrition and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.926
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1421-9697
pISSN - 0250-6807
DOI - 10.1159/000430960
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , placebo , alternative medicine , pathology
The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is rising and it is the prime cause of death in all developed countries. Bioactive compounds (BACs) can play a role in CVD prevention and treatment. To examine the scientific evidence supporting BACs groups' efficacy in CVD prevention and treatment, we conducted a systematized review.
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