Ann Res Antioxid. 2016;1(2): e17.
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Review Article

Ameliorative effects of antioxidants on hypertension

Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei 1, Mahmoud Bahmani 2, Samaneh Khodadadi 3, Mitra Moradi 4, Marzieh Kafeshani 5*

1 Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
2 Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
3 Nickan Research Institute, Isfahan, Iran
4 Department of Biochemistry, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
5 Food Security Research Center and Department of Clinical Nutrition/Community Nutrition/Food Science & Technology, School of Nutrition & Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Marzieh Kafeshani Ph.D, Email: marzikafeshani@hlth.mui.ac.ir

Abstract

Prevention and management of hypertension are the universal public health challenges. It has been revealed that many dietary components may contribute to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. There has been an expanded focus on ascertaining these natural components of foods, describing their physiological activities and mechanisms of actions. The main bioactive components of herbal plants and foods are polyphenols, vitamins, catechins, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, polyphenols, tannins, polysaccharides, fiber, saponins, sterols, and minerals. They may reduce blood pressure by different mechanisms such as antioxidant, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition effect, vasodilatory and Ca2+ channel blocking properties. These functional natural components may provide new therapeutic approach for hypertension management, and contribute to a healthy cardiovascular population. The present review summarizes the antihypertensive micronutrients, food bioactive components, and herbal plants as well as related physiological mechanisms to suppress the high blood pressure in humans.

Citation: RafieianKopaei M, Bahmani M, Khodadadi S, Moradi M, Kafeshani M. Ameliorative effects of antioxidants on hypertension. Ann Res Antioxid. 2016;1(2):e17.

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Submitted: 27 Jan 2016
Accepted: 20 Mar 2016
ePublished: 02 Apr 2016
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