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The Impact of Nutrition and Statins on Cardiovascular Diseases

Authors: Ioannis Zabetakis, Ronan Lordan, Alexandros Tsoupras Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication date: 2019 Publication language: Angielski Number of pages: 348 Publication formats: EAN: 9780128137932 ISBN: 9780128137932 Category: Fitness & diet Food & beverage technology Publisher's index: 9780128137932 Bibliographic note: Alexandros Tsoupras has studied (BSc, MSc, PhD) and worked as a chemist and biochemist since 2002 in several academic and research institutions in Greece, the United States, and Ireland (i.e., the University of Athens, the Technological Educational Institute of Athens, the Directorate of the Environment of the Region of Attica, Albany Medical College, the University of Limerick, etc.). He has participated in research regarding the implication of inflammation on several chronic disorders, such as CVD, cancer, renal disorders, chronic infections, etc. His main interests concern not only the beneficial pleiotropic effects and side effects of several drugs, such as statins, antibiotics, antiretrovirals, etc., but also the beneficial effects of nutraceuticals, food supplements, and bioactive microconstituents of natural origin, such as those derived from healthy foods, microorganisms of biotechnological interest, and several medicinal plants, on inflammatory disorders. Alexandros’ beliefs lie on appropriately using and improvising the existing naturally derived “weapons” of a healthy dietary pattern and lifestyle toward the prevention of chronic disorders to improve our quality of life. His motto is "As long as we have the opportunity, let us do our best for the good of all in the short time given to us".

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Description

The Impact of Nutrition and Statins on Cardiovascular Diseases presents a summary of the background information and published research on the role of food in inhibiting the development of cardiovascular diseases. Written from a food science, food chemistry, and food biochemistry perspective, the book provides insights on the origin of cardiovascular diseases, an analysis of statin therapy, their side effects, and the role of dietary intervention as an alternative solution to preventing cardiovascular diseases. It focuses on the efficacy of nutrition and statins to address inflammation and inhibit the onset of disease, while also providing nutrition information and suggested dietary interventions.

  • Includes a bioscience approach that focuses on inflammation and revisits the lipid hypothesis
  • Presents the view that nutritional interventions have considerable value, not only for reducing cardiovascular risk for CVDs patients, but also acting as the best precaution for otherwise healthy people
  • Advocates that nutritional habits that are formed at a young age are the best way to tackle the global epidemic that is CVDs

Author's affiliation

Ioannis Zabetakis: Lecturer and Course Leader, Biological Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick
Ronan Lordan: Biological Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick
Alexandros Tsoupras: Chemist-Biochemist, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Engineering