Evidence supporting the use of: Polyphenols (mixed)
For the health condition: Angina
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Polyphenols are a diverse group of plant-derived compounds found in foods such as tea, cocoa, berries, and red wine. Their potential benefits in cardiovascular health, including angina, are primarily attributed to their antioxidant and endothelial function-enhancing properties. Several epidemiological studies suggest that diets rich in polyphenols are associated with a reduced risk of coronary artery disease, which is the underlying cause of angina. Experimental and small clinical studies have shown that certain polyphenol-rich extracts (like those from grapes or cocoa) may improve endothelial function, decrease platelet aggregation, and reduce oxidative stress, all of which are relevant to the pathophysiology of angina.
However, direct clinical evidence supporting the use of "mixed polyphenols" specifically for the treatment or symptomatic relief of angina is limited. Most studies focus on surrogate markers (such as endothelial function or blood flow) rather than direct angina outcomes. There are a few small trials (e.g., with grape polyphenol extracts) that report improvements in endothelial function in patients with stable coronary artery disease, but large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials assessing the effect of polyphenol supplementation on angina frequency, duration, or severity are lacking.
In summary, while there is some scientific rationale and preliminary evidence suggesting a potential benefit, the direct evidence for using mixed polyphenols to treat or support angina is limited and not definitive.
Other ingredients used for Angina
acetyl l-carnitinearjun tree
ashwagandha
beet
berberine
bergamot
black garlic
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
curcumin
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish oil
forskohlii root
garlic bulb
hawthorn
kudzu
l-arginine
l-carnitine
l-citrulline
l-taurine
magnesium
marine lipid
omega-3 fatty acids
pomegranate
red yeast rice
resveratrol
rhodiola
ubiquinol
jiaogulan
inula racemosa
lingusticum wallichii
polyphenols
Arjuna
Arginine Creatine
Arginine nitrate
Allicin
Arginine orotate
Aconite
Acetylsalicylic acid
Arjunic Acid
Bishop's Weed
Black galingale
Barleria
Bioflavonoids
Borneol
Danshen
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Other health conditions supported by Polyphenols (mixed)
Alzheimer's DiseaseAngina
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (prevention)
Colitis
Constipation (adults)
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Fatty Liver Disease
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Detoxification