Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Technology, Florida A and M University, 1610 S. Martin Luther King Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America
Research Article
Therapeutic Potential of Selected Medicinal Plants and Vitamins with Anticoagulant, Antihypertensive, and Antidiabetic Properties for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health
Author(s): Clement G Yedjou*, Jillian L Pope, Ngozi H Ugochukwu, Monica Ochapa and Paul B Tchounwou*
Background: Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and thrombotic disorders continue to pose significant global public health issues and rank among the primary causes of morbidity and mortality across the globe. These ailments are intricately linked to endothelial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and irregular platelet aggregation, all of which lead to detrimental cardiovascular outcomes. As a result, there is a growing interest in the use of medicinal plants and dietary vitamins as adjunctive approaches to enhance cardiovascular and metabolic health. A variety of phytochemicals and micronutrients have shown anticoagulant, antihypertensive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic effects that may lower disease risk and improve clinical outcomes. Research objective: This review aimed to assess the therapeutic potential of seven sel.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9600.26.16.136