Preventing CHD: The role of antioxidants, vegetables and fruit

Author/Editor: Rogers, Lesley; Sharp, Imogen
Produced by: National Heart Forum, 1997
ISBN: 0 11 322001 4
Cost: £19.99

This report brings together research on the role of specific nutrients in fruits and vegetables, such as antioxidants, in the protection against coronary heat disease. It sets out the evidence, highlights the remaining areas of uncertainty, and points to the next step - increasing consumption of vegetables and fruit.

In particular it considers:

The biological mechanisms by which antioxidants may lower heart disease risk
The research evidence on the role of antioxidants, vitamin supplements and vegetables and fruit in preventing coronary heart disease
National and international dietary recommendations for preventing coronary heart disease, as well as cancer, in light of current consumption patterns.

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