Endothelial Function

    Last Updated: April 29, 2017

    Endothelial function (vasoreactivity) tends to refer to the reactivity of blood vessels to dilate or contract upon demand, and is associated with blood flow and arterial calcification. Improved vasoreactivity is associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular incidents.

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    1. Fish Oil - Sanders TA, Hall WL, Maniou Z, Lewis F, Seed PT, Chowienczyk PJEffect of low doses of long-chain n-3 PUFAs on endothelial function and arterial stiffness: a randomized controlled trialAm J Clin Nutr.(2011 Oct)
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    19. Magnesium - Byrne J, Murphy C, Keogh JB, Clifton PMThe Effect of Magnesium Supplementation on Endothelial Function: A Randomised Cross-Over Pilot Study.Int J Environ Res Public Health.(2021-Aug-02)
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    21. Magnesium - Marques BCAA, Klein MRST, da Cunha MR, de Souza Mattos S, de Paula Nogueira L, de Paula T, Corrêa FM, Oigman W, Neves MFEffects of Oral Magnesium Supplementation on Vascular Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev.(2020-Feb)
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    23. Whey Protein - Hajizadeh-Sharafabad F, Sharifi Zahabi E, Tarighat-Esfanjani ARole of whey protein in vascular function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of human intervention studies.Br J Nutr.(2022-Aug-28)
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    27. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) - Xin Yi, Yanli Zhou, Dingsheng Jiang, Xiaoyan Li, Yi Guo, Xuejun JiangEfficacy of folic acid supplementation on endothelial function and plasma homocysteine concentration in coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsExp Ther Med.(2014 May)
    28. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) - Bokayeva K, Jamka M, Banaszak M, Makarewicz-Bukowska A, Adamczak A, Chrobot M, Janicka A, Jaworska N, Walkowiak JThe Effect of Folic Acid Supplementation on Endothelial Function and Arterial Stiffness Markers in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel).(2023-Sep-13)
    29. Resveratrol - Akbari M, Tamtaji OR, Lankarani KB, Tabrizi R, Dadgostar E, Kolahdooz F, Jamilian M, Mirzaei H, Asemi ZThe Effects of Resveratrol Supplementation on Endothelial Function and Blood Pressures Among Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev.(2019-Aug)
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    31. Resveratrol - Mohammadipoor N, Shafiee F, Rostami A, Kahrizi MS, Soleimanpour H, Ghodsi M, Ansari MJ, Bokov DO, Jannat B, Mosharkesh E, Pour Abbasi MSResveratrol supplementation efficiently improves endothelial health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Phytother Res.(2022-Sep)