Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrients connected to Cardiovascular Diseases

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• Flaxseed oil and plant omega-3 (ALA)Preliminary or mixed

  More ALA may slightly lower cardiovascular events (low certainty); it probably makes little or no difference to deaths.

• ApplesPreliminary or mixed

  Observational studies link fruit intake including apples and pears with lower risk; not proof.

• CoconutDocumented risk

  Saturated fat guidance (WHO, AHA, Cochrane) applies to coconut products; no trial tested coconut meat itself.

• Leafy Greens (overview)Preliminary or mixed

  Cohort studies associate more leafy greens with lower risk; observational, not proof.

• Beta-caroteneDocumented risk

  NCCIH says high doses may increase death from cardiovascular disease; the USPSTF recommends against beta-carotene for preventing it.

• Lettuce (Romaine & Leaf)Preliminary or mixed

  Observational links between vegetable intake and lower cardiovascular risk; not specific to lettuce.

• Mustard GreensPreliminary or mixed

  Observational link with leafy greens as a group; trials not confirming.

• Ancho chilePreliminary or mixed

  Cohort studies link regular spicy food to lower heart death risk; association only, not specific to ancho.

• CoffeePreliminary or mixed

  Observational associations with lower risk at moderate intake; trials show caffeine raises blood pressure.

• Cocoa & Hot ChocolatePreliminary or mixed

  A cocoa extract trial did not significantly cut total events; observational links with lower mortality.

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