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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Nutrition Science
  • Hemostasis Research

Background:

  • Dietary factors are established modulators of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
  • Mechanisms include impacts on blood lipids, antioxidant status, blood pressure, body composition, and hemostasis.
  • Diet influences the hemostatic system via platelets, coagulation, and fibrinolysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the interrelations between dietary factors and the three key components of the hemostatic system.
  • To explore how various dietary elements affect hemostasis, fibrin network structure, and the genetics of hemostasis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing existing research on diet and hemostasis.
  • Analysis of dietary factors including energy intake, alcohol, fat quantity and composition, carbohydrates, and micronutrients.
  • Inclusion of miscellaneous food items and their impact on hemostasis.

Main Results:

  • Dietary intake clearly affects platelets, coagulation, and fibrinolysis.
  • Specific dietary components demonstrate distinct influences on hemostatic pathways.
  • Diet impacts the structure of the fibrin network and genetic factors in hemostasis.

Conclusions:

  • Diet exerts a significant and demonstrable influence on multiple facets of the hemostatic process.
  • Modulating dietary intake presents a viable strategy for managing hemostatic balance and CVD risk.
  • Further research into specific dietary interventions can optimize cardiovascular health through hemostasis.