Role of Phaseolus vulgaris L. in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases-Cardioprotective Potential of Bioactive Compounds

In terms of safe and healthy food, beans play a relevant role. This crop belongs to the species of L., being the most consumed legume worldwide, both for poor and developed countries, the latter seek to direct their diet to healthy feeding, mainly low in fat. L. stands out in this area-an important...

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Published in:Plants (Basel) 2022-01, Vol.11 (2), p.186
Main Authors: Rodríguez, Lyanne, Mendez, Diego, Montecino, Hector, Carrasco, Basilio, Arevalo, Barbara, Palomo, Iván, Fuentes, Eduardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beans
Bioactive compounds
Biological activity
Blood platelets
cardioprotective
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases
Circulatory system
Consumption
Crop diseases
Crops
Developed countries
Developing countries
Diet
Digestive system
Disease prevention
Domestication
Food
French beans
Genetic diversity
Grain
Immune system
LDCs
Legumes
Minerals
Morbidity
Per capita
Phaseolus vulgaris
Phaseolus vulgaris L
Prevention
Protein sources
Proteins
Review
Risk factors
Seeds
Species
Thrombosis
Vitamins
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Summary:In terms of safe and healthy food, beans play a relevant role. This crop belongs to the species of L., being the most consumed legume worldwide, both for poor and developed countries, the latter seek to direct their diet to healthy feeding, mainly low in fat. L. stands out in this area-an important source of protein, vitamins, essential minerals, soluble fiber, starch, phytochemicals, and low in fat from foods. This species has been attributed many beneficial properties for health; it has effects on the circulatory system, immune system, digestive system, among others. It has been suggested that L. has a relevant role in the prevention of cardiovascular events, the main cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Conversely, the decrease in the consumption of this legume has been related to an increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. This review will allow us to relate the nutritional level of this species with cardiovascular events, based on the correlation of the main bioactive compounds and their role as cardiovascular protectors, in addition to revealing the main mechanisms that explain the cardioprotective effects regulated by the bioactive components.
ISSN:2223-7747
2223-7747
DOI:10.3390/plants11020186