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A healthy diet, including low-fat, high-fiber foods and maintaining a healthy weight, benefits cardiovascular health by improving blood clotting and preventing disease. Further research is needed for specific dietary recommendations.

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  • Nutrition Science
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Hemostasis

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention involves diet, with growing evidence linking abnormal hemostasis (coagulation, platelet aggregation, fibrinolysis) to CVD.
  • Understanding the interplay between diet and hemostatic function is crucial for CVD prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the relationship between diet, specific foods, and nutrients with hemostatic function.
  • To identify functional hemostatic endpoints measurable in dietary intervention trials.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review examining the effects of various dietary components on hemostatic markers.
  • Analysis of energy intake/expenditure, alcohol, fats, fiber, antioxidants, and specific foods.

Main Results:

  • A prudent low-fat, high-fiber diet and maintaining ideal body weight positively impact hemostatic profiles.
  • These dietary recommendations, already used for hyperlipidemia and coronary heart disease, also benefit hemostasis.

Conclusions:

  • Diet significantly influences hemostatic processes relevant to cardiovascular disease prevention.
  • More research is required to refine population-level dietary recommendations for optimizing hemostatic function and preventing CVD.