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A Brief Historical Perspective on the Use of Natural Compounds Influencing Cardiovascular Health

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Nutraceuticals and Cardiovascular Disease

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This chapter briefly explores the history of nutraceuticals with a focus on those used in the prevention of cardiovascular events. Starting from an etymological introduction, a concise overview of some key historical elements of red yeast, dietary fibre, dark chocolate, strawberries, garlic, the Mediterranean diet is provided.

All human history attests That happiness for man, − the hungry sinner! -

Since Eve ate apples, much depends on dinner.

Lord George Gordon Byron (1788–1824)

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  1. Archaeology, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

    Francesco M. Galassi & Elena Varotto

  2. FAPAB Research Center, Avola, Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

    Francesco M. Galassi & Elena Varotto

  3. Department of Humanities (DISUM), University of Catania, Catania, Sicily, Italy

    Elena Varotto

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Galassi, F.M., Varotto, E. (2021). A Brief Historical Perspective on the Use of Natural Compounds Influencing Cardiovascular Health. In: Cicero, A.F., Rizzo, M. (eds) Nutraceuticals and Cardiovascular Disease. Contemporary Cardiology. Humana, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62632-7_2

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