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The Role of Polyphenols in Causing Cardiovascular Disease

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Research on flavonoid has increased since the discovery of the French. Paradox, the low cardiovascular mortalitry rate observed in Mediterranean population in association with red wine consumption and a high saturated fat intake. Plant as tea and wine.Epidemiologic studies suggest that higher polyphenol intake from fruits and vagetables is associated with decreased risk for cardiovascular disease. The mechanis explaining this observation remain unclear. The vascular endothelium is a critical regulator of vascular homeostasis, and endothelial dysfunction contributes to the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes, including myocardial infarction and unstable angina. There are numerous report suggesting that plant polyphenols improve endothelial function and inhibit platelet aggregation in humans.

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Universa Medicina, 27(1): 29-38

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Jakarta : Trisakti Universiti Press., 2008

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10p.

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English

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1907-3062

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cardiovascular diseases
FLAVONOIDS

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