NBCD - MNT: Nutrients and Actions on Disease (copy)

B6, folic acid

Prevents the accumulation of homocyteine, improves blood flow

Vit A, C, E, Se, Zn

Antioxidants

Nicotinic Acid (B3)

Hypocholesterolimic

Thiamine (B1)

Heart muscle function

Omega 3 fatty acids

Platelet disaggregators

Omega -6 FA

Improve arterial dilatation and cardiac contractility

4:1

Ratio for Omega 6: Omega 3

PUFA

Lower LDL

MUFA

Lowers LDL-cholesterol while maintaining HDL-cholesterol level (some studies show that MUFA may increase HDL)

Soluble Fiber

Lowers cholesterol, binds bile salts

Phytochemicals

Lower LDL/lower absorption of cholesterol, increase HDL, prevent oxidation

Alcohol in moderation

Can raise HDL level and prevent clot formation

Plant sterols

Cholesterol analogues including soy can lower cholesterol levels

Soy proteins and isoflavones

Lower LDL levels

garlic, green and black teas

Can prevent clot formation and prevent CHD, respectively

Transfatty acids

Increase cholesterol secretion; behave like a SFA

Dietary Cholesterol

Increase cholesterol secretion

Increased CHO

Increased triglycerides

Sodium, salt

Increase blood volume and peripheral resistance