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At the world level and according to WHO, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death. An estimated 17.3 million deaths per year is attributable to cardiovascular disease, that is 30% of global deaths.High cholesterol and metabolic syndrome (hypertension, impaired fasting glucose, excessive waist circumference, hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL), are major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.The dietary and hygienic measures, though essential often show themselves insufficient and cholesterol lowering treatments are usually implemented.Dietary supplements and functional foods can play a key role by helping to lower blood cholesterol levels and/or to reduce the cholesterol intake from food. |
