Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Specific polyphenols, such as resveratrol and quercetin, exert cardioprotective effects by inhibiting LDL oxidation, reducing platelet aggregation, and improving endothelial function.
Incorporate sources of resveratrol (grapes, red wine) and quercetin (onions, apples) into your diet to support heart health. These compounds help prevent arterial damage by reducing oxidative stress and improving blood vessel function.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Polyphenols are potent inhibitors of LDL oxidation... Polyphenols may also exert antithrombotic effects by means of inhibiting platelet aggregation... Polyphenols can improve endothelial dysfunction associated with different risk factors for atherosclerosis...
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies cited in the review, including in vitro, animal, and some human observational data.
Source
Plant Polyphenols as Dietary Antioxidants in Human Health and Disease
Kanti Bhooshan Pandey et al. · Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity · 2009
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