Functionality of Supplements and Anti-aging: Functionality of Supplements—Cardiovascular

In 2018, the functionality of ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids as supplements was discussed in the recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) [1]. However, in the 2019 guidelines for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology, only precautions about nutrition and diet were mentioned, and no specific supplements were recommended. Currently, in addition to ω3 fatty acids, resveratrol, coenzyme Q10, and others are frequently used as supplements in the cardiovascular field, and a lot of evidence is being accumulated. In Japan, since the introduction of the “Foods with Function Claims” system in 2015, there has been an increasing trend in the number of functional ingredients applied for in the cardiovascular field. In this section, we would like to provide an overview of supplements in the cardiovascular field.