• Share

PRINT

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for about one-third of all deaths. Nearly 20 percent of men ages 60 to 79 have cardiovascular disease, while almost 10 percent of women do. Those numbers jump to 32 percent of men and nearly 19 percent of women at age 80 and older.

Doctors think that natural compounds found in fruits and vegetables, called flavonoids, may protect against heart disease and improve blood flow to the heart.  Also, omega-3 fats, found in fish and mussels, have been shown to protect the heart.

All tests and study supplements are provided free or charge, but no compensation is offered for participation.

 To learn more, contact the NIH Clinical Center’s Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office  at 1-800-411-1222 or email prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov. Refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02019680.