Research
Molecular
Micronutrients like polyphenols, carotenoids, and vitamins affect oxidative stress, endothelial function, and lipid and glucose homeostasis.
Encouraging the intake of micronutrient-rich foods may support cardiovascular health.
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Micronutrients like polyphenols, carotenoids, and vitamins act on molecular pathways that affect oxidative stress, endothelial function, and lipid and glucose homeostasis.
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The claim is based on established knowledge of micronutrient functions.
Source
Dietary Composition and Cardiovascular Risk: A Mediator or a Bystander?
Emmanouil Korakas et al. · Nutrients · 2018
DOI 10.3390/nu10121912
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