Action mechanism and cardiovascular effect of anthocyanins: a systematic review of animal and human studies

Action mechanism and cardiovascular effect of anthocyanins: a systematic review of animal and human studies

Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are an important cause of death worldwide. Anthocyanins are a subgroup of flavonoids found in berries, flowers, fruits and leaves. In epidemiological and clinical studies, these polyphenols have been associated with improved cardiovascular risk profiles as well...

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Main Authors: Jordano Ferreira Reis, Valter Vinicius Silva Monteiro, Rafaelli de Souza Gomes, Matheus Moraes do Carmo, Glauber Vilhena da Costa, Paula Cardoso Ribera, Marta Chagas Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Anthocyanins
Oxidative stress
Cardiovascular disease
Polyphenols
Animal models
Human study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-016-1076-5

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