Evidence supporting the use of: Polyphenols (unspecified)
For the health condition: Angina
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Polyphenols are a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds found in plants, particularly abundant in fruits, vegetables, tea, red wine, and cocoa. There is some scientific evidence suggesting potential cardiovascular benefits of polyphenols, particularly due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and endothelial function-improving properties. Regarding angina, which is chest pain typically caused by reduced blood flow to the heart (often due to coronary artery disease), several studies have explored whether polyphenol-rich foods or extracts may improve symptoms or underlying mechanisms. A few small clinical trials and observational studies suggest that certain polyphenols (notably those in cocoa, green tea, and red wine) can improve endothelial function, reduce blood pressure, and decrease markers of oxidative stress, all of which are relevant to angina. However, direct evidence specifically targeting angina symptoms is limited. Most studies focus on surrogate markers (like flow-mediated dilation or nitric oxide availability) rather than clinical endpoints such as angina frequency or exercise tolerance. A 2017 review in Nutrients noted that while polyphenols show promise in improving vascular function and reducing cardiovascular risk factors, high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) specifically assessing their effect on angina are lacking. Thus, while there is a scientific rationale and some supporting evidence regarding polyphenols and cardiovascular health, their direct role in treating or supporting angina remains only modestly supported by current scientific data.
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
Flavonoids
Other health conditions supported by Polyphenols (unspecified)
Acid IndigestionAcne
Alzheimer's Disease
Angina
Arthritis
Asthma
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cataracts
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Colitis
Concentration (poor)
Constipation (adults)
Crohn's Disease
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Endometriosis
Epilepsy
Eye Problems
Eyesight (poor)
Fatigue
Fatty Liver Disease
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis