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High intakes of fruits, nuts, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, and omega-3-fatty acids are associated with decreased coronary heart disease risk.

High intake of sodium may increase the chances of dying from cardiovascular diseases.

Obesity and insulin resistance may promote the development of atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction.

High-salt diets may impair endothelial function in healthy individuals.

Caffeine intake is associated with increased blood pressure and decreased forearm blood flow during dynamic exercise.

High glycemic load is associated with elevated plasma high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels and high ischemic heart disease risk.

Plant-based diets are associated with reduced rate of cardiac events and symptom improvement in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients.

Medically supervised water-only fasting may be an effective treatment for borderline hypertension.

Medically supervised water-only fasting therapy may be a safe and effective treatment for hypertension.

Vegetarian diets may diminish the risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis development.

Fresh or deeply fried olive, soybean, and palm oils may cause a decline in endothelial function and an increase in serum triglyceride levels in healthy individuals.

The severity of asymptomatic atherosclerosis is related to the number of cardiovascular risk factors in young people.