EXPLORING ROLE OF DIETARY FIBRES, NUTRACEUTICALS AND FUNCTIONAL FOODS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS

The interest in dietary fibres, nutraceuticals and functional foods continues to grow, powered by progressive research efforts to identify properties and potential applications of dietary substances, and coupled with public interest and consumer demand. The principal reasons for the growth of the functional food market are current population and health trends. Life expectancy continues to rise, as does the contribution made by older individuals to the total population. Also, obesity is now recognized as a global issue as its incidence continues to climb in countries throughout the world. In the U.S., approximately 62% of the adult population is classified as overweight based on body mass index, and more than half of those adults are classified as obese. Now a day's Cardiovascular Disease continues to be a primary cause of death, responsible for 32% of deaths in the U.S., and cancer, osteoporosis, and arthritis remain highly prevalent. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally and is a growing health concern. Epidemiologic research into the cardio-active dietary fibres might support the development of nutraceuticals and functional foods. Here, an attempt is being made through this article to provide a novel approach about dietary fibres, nutraceuticals and functional foods that have been used for mitigation and prevention of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and arterial thrombus formation.