Medicine-food homology substances in cardiovascular disease prevention and management: from mechanisms to clinical evidence and future translation (opens in new tab)

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of death. “Medicine-food homology” (MFH), a fundamental principle of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), emphasizes dual nutritional and therapeutic roles of natural substances, thereby attracting increasing attention in disease management. These substances exhibit synergistic effects through multiple targets and signaling pathways, demonstrating significant potential in the prevention, adjuvant therapy, and rehabilitation of CVD. This ...