cardioprotective
Guards heart health
Cardioprotective describes something that protects the heart from damage or disease.
The term appears in medical contexts discussing drugs, nutrients, or lifestyle factors that reduce cardiovascular risk: Studies suggest red wine may have cardioprotective effects, The cardioprotective benefits of exercise are well documented.
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- phytochemicalsBioactive plant-derived compounds
magnesium · potassium · lycopene · quercetin · catechins · fiber · nitrates · sterols
Inflammation-reducing agent
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
- antiplateletClumping-cell inhibitor
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- anticoagulantsClot-preventing medications
- diureticsDrugs increasing urine output
nitrates · warfarin · vasodilators · digoxin · niacin · thrombolytics · antiplatelet
Organ can't pump adequately
- coronaryOf heart arteries
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- anticoagulantsClot-preventing medications
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
Activity for fitness
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
sleep · meditation · non-smoking · yoga · hydration · routine · consistency
omega-3
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
phytochemicals · magnesium · potassium · lycopene · quercetin · catechins · fiber · nitrates · sterols · selenium
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
- antiplateletClumping-cell inhibitor
statins
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- anticoagulantsClot-preventing medications
diuretics · nitrates · warfarin · vasodilators · digoxin · niacin · thrombolytics · antiplatelet
heart-failure
Organ can't pump adequately
- coronaryOf heart arteries
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- anticoagulantsClot-preventing medications
exercise
Activity for fitness
cycling · sleep · meditation · non-smoking · yoga · hydration · routine · consistency
nuts
Seeds in shells
avocado · oats · salmon · walnuts · almonds · flaxseed · tomatoes · pomegranate · turmeric · tofu
- healing effectstherapeutic, curative, restorative, healing, soothing
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