A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Vanessa Zanoni Carvalhaes
, George César Ximenes Meireles
, Regina Maria Catarino
, Rosemeire Bueno
Vanessa Zanoni Carvalhaes
, George César Ximenes Meireles
, Regina Maria Catarino
, Rosemeire Bueno
Abstract Background There are few publications about the association between the phytochemical index (PI) and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Objective To evaluate the association between the PI and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in adults. Methods This was a cross-sectional study with 141 adults, between 20 and 59 years of age. We analyzed lifestyle (physical activity), sociodemographic data (sex, age), anthropometric data (body mass index [BMI], waist circumference [WC]), biochemical data (lipid profile, blood glucose), food consumption, and phytochemical […]
Keywords: Phytochemicals; Cardiovascular Diseases; Risk factors; Adults