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The cardioprotective power of leaves
 
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Submission date: 2013-05-09
 
 
Final revision date: 2013-08-20
 
 
Acceptance date: 2013-08-21
 
 
Online publication date: 2015-08-11
 
 
Publication date: 2015-08-10
 
 
Arch Med Sci 2015;11(4):819-839
 
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Lack of physical activity, smoking and/or inappropriate diet can contribute to the increase of oxidative stress, in turn affecting the pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases. Strong anti-oxidant properties of plant polyphenolic compounds might underlie their cardioprotective activity. This paper reviews recent findings on the anti-oxidant activity of plant leaf extracts and emphasizes their effects on blood platelets, leukocytes and endothelial cells – the targets orchestrating the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases. We also review the evidence linking supplementation with plant leaf extracts and the risk factors defining the metabolic syndrome. The data point to the importance of leaves as an alternative source of polyphenolic compounds in the human diet and their role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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