In a recent article published in Nutrients, researchers identified a knowledge gap about the molecular mechanisms by which plant-based diets target cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
Background In the United States of America , CVD is the leading cause of mortality, claiming nearly 700,000 lives each year. Over 80% of CVD-related deaths are attributable to lifestyle factors, among which diet is a key factor.
In one of their previous works, the researchers outlined how intake of an animal-based diet triggered several molecular mechanisms driving CVD pathogenesis. However, there is a scarcity of studies specifically exploring the benefits of plant-based diets and not the reduced consumption of animal products.
Further, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data revealed that ~6% of people in the USA barely meet the minimum fiber intake recommendations. Related StoriesApart from fiber, plants are a great source of several polyphenols and secondary metabolites. Each plant has a distinctive polyphenol profile; thus, a heterogeneous plant-based diet facilitates potential synergistic effects. In mice, the consumption of blackberries and raspberries improved cardiac inflammatory signaling more than the consumption of one of the berries alone.
Together, these observations suggested that of all plant products, polyphenols were most protective against CVDs; however, there is a need for more work in this research area.
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