Beneficial Effects of Nuts From India in Cardiovascular Disorders

Abstract

Drugs from nature are in incredible demand in various countries for essential human health services because of their wide therapeutic effects and lesser expenses. Medicinal plants are important source of compounds with potential health benefits. Nuts from different medicinal plants are also important source of bioactive phytochemicals such as proteins, fibers, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols, and phenols. Scientific investigations have interconnected nut utilization with a declined incidence of coronary illness and hypertension. Interventions demonstrated that nut consumption has a cholesterol-lowering effect. Nuts from medicinal plants beneficially affect numerous factors associated with cardiovascular disorders. This chapter presents detail profile of nuts from India and their health effects specifically in cardiovascular disease conditions.