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Dietary Phytochemicals in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Management: A Comprehensive Review

Muhammad Tayyab Arshad1, M K M Ali2, Sammra Maqsood3

  • 1Functional Food and Nutrition Program, Faculty of Agro-Industry Prince of Songkla University Songkhla Thailand.

Food Science & Nutrition
|September 5, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Phytochemicals from plants show promise for preventing and managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) by offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Further research is needed to fully integrate these natural compounds into standard CVD treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Nutritional Science
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of mortality, responsible for 17.9 million deaths annually.
  • Dietary and lifestyle interventions are gaining traction for CVD prevention, with a focus on plant-derived bioactive compounds.
  • A comprehensive understanding of phytochemicals' mechanisms, clinical relevance, and bioavailability for cardiovascular health is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize the therapeutic value of phytochemicals for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and management.
  • To review dietary sources, classifications, and mechanisms of cardioprotective phytochemicals.
  • To explore the influence of bioavailability factors, including food matrix and gut microbiota, on phytochemical efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of epidemiological, clinical, and mechanistic studies on phytochemicals and cardiovascular health.
  • Classification of cardioprotective phytochemicals: phytosterols, carotenoids, alkaloids, and polyphenols.
  • Analysis of phytochemical mechanisms: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, lipid-modulating, and endothelial-protective activities.

Main Results:

  • Phytochemicals exhibit diverse cardioprotective functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, lipid-modulating, and endothelial-protective effects.
  • Dietary sources and bioavailability, influenced by food matrix and gut microbiota, are critical for phytochemical efficacy.
  • Evidence supports the therapeutic significance of phytochemicals for CVD prevention and management.

Conclusions:

  • Phytochemicals represent a promising therapeutic strategy for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and management.
  • Incorporation of phytochemicals into standard treatments warrants further investigation based on robust scientific evidence.
  • Future research should address current challenges to fully harness the potential of phytochemicals in combating CVD.

Keywords:
antioxidantcarotenoidsphytochemicalspolyphenols

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