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Peet Brecht1, James Curtis Dring1, Felipe Yanez1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.

Nutrients
|July 29, 2023
PubMed

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major global health issue. This review highlights how essential minerals and vitamins, along with gut health, impact CVD development in all age groups, emphasizing nutritional prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading global cause of mortality, surpassing cancer.
  • Risk factors include genetics, age, sex, lifestyle (poor nutrition, obesity), and metabolic diseases.
  • Preventive strategies for CVDs are not widely known, particularly among younger populations, leading to lifelong health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of specific minerals and vitamins in cardiovascular health and disease progression in adults and children.
  • To examine the impact of nutrient deficiency and toxicity on the cardiovascular system.
  • To explore the influence of gut microbiota on nutrient metabolism and cardiovascular disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on the impact of minerals, vitamins, and gut microbiota on cardiovascular health.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data and scientific studies on nutritional factors and CVDs.
  • Synthesis of information regarding deficiency and toxicity effects on the cardiovascular system.

Main Results:

  • Specific minerals and vitamins play crucial roles in maintaining cardiovascular health.
  • Both deficiencies and excesses of these nutrients can negatively affect the cardiovascular system.
  • Intestinal microorganisms interact with nutrients, potentially contributing to cardiovascular disease development.

Conclusions:

  • Promoting healthy eating habits from childhood is vital for preventing CVDs.
  • Increased awareness among the public and medical professionals about nutrition's role in CVD prevention is necessary.
  • Addressing nutritional factors and gut health can reduce the incidence and progression of cardiovascular diseases.

Keywords:
CVDatherosclerosisdietheart diseasemacronutrientsmicrobiomemicronutrientsmineralsnutrientsvitamins

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