Download or read book Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease written by R Nath and published by ALPHA SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book authored by leading investigators in the field of Cardiovascular research and practicing clinicians across the globe details the scientific evidence for the heath effect of vitamins, antioxidants, trace elements and functional food, specifically their role in Cardiovascular system and provides up-to-date recommendations in the area of Cardiovascular nutrition including dietary micronutrients and supplements.Genetics of coronary disease as well as racial differences and risk factors, the role of Homocystine dietary fats, importance of antioxidant trace elements, genetic and racial differences especially in relation to cardiovascular effects, Clinical relevance of trace elements and minerals such as Chromium, Copper, Fluoride, Iron, Iodine, Molybdenum, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorous have all been covered in relation to cardiovascular disease.