A novel nutraceutical for cardiovascular diseases

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 The problem 18 million deaths annually worldwide are due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD); this renders CVD the most severe pandemic that we must face. This book aims to fill a gap in the literature on how flawed our approach is to prevent and treat CVD. Our current practice which focuses on attacking only the cholesterol … Continued

Editorial: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome observed post-COVID-19: the role of natural products, medicinal plants and nutrients and the use of prediction tools supporting traditional forms of diagnosis

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Covid-19 causes acute inflammation in humans. This inflammation can cause a cascade of symptoms as discussed in our paper: COVID-19: The Inflammation Link and the Role of Nutrition in Potential Mitigation Since the onset of the pandemic, a lot of research efforts have been dedicated on this topic: the link of Covid-19 and its inflammatory … Continued

The cardioprotective bioactive compounds in fermented alcoholic beverages

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This review discusses the effect of low-to-moderate drinking on cardiovascular health and the biological mechanisms behind the observed bioactivity of certain alcoholic beverages. The health significance of dealcoholized alcoholic beverages is also discussed concerning evidence from ex vivo and in vitro investigations. We also review innovations in the harvesting of bioactive components produced in the brewing process to develop novel cardioprotective products.