Exploring the Key to Healthy Cardiac Metabolism: Managing Diet, Nutrients, and Lifestyle Choices
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional Epidemiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heart failure; advanced heart failure; cardiopulmonary exercise test; rehabilitation; cardiametabolic medicine; cardiovascular imaging
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Interests: heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; behavioral cardiology; hypertensive crises; hypertension; cardiometabolic medicine; diabetes; obesity; cardiopulmonary exercise test; rehabilitation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ensuring optimal cardiac metabolism is vital for maintaining a healthy heart and overall wellness. A balanced diet filled with heart-friendly nutrients, paired with beneficial lifestyle choices, is crucial for avoiding metabolic disorders and heart diseases. Important dietary elements include omega-3 fatty acids (found in fatty fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts), antioxidants (from berries, dark leafy greens, and nuts), and fiber (rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables). These nutrients are effective in reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol, and managing blood pressure.
It is also essential to reduce the intake of processed foods, refined sugars, and high saturated fats, as they are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and atherosclerosis. Additionally, staying properly hydrated and moderating sodium consumption supports cardiac function.
In addition to diet, regular physical activity boosts cardiac metabolism by enhancing circulation and the efficiency of mitochondria. Techniques for managing stress, such as mindfulness practices and getting enough sleep, also safeguard the heart by lowering cortisol levels and oxidative stress. Avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol intake further decreases metabolic risks.
In conclusion, a healthy lifestyle—focused on nutritious eating, regular exercise, and stress management—is essential for maintaining optimal cardiac metabolism and prevention. Making small, sustainable adjustments can lead to significant improvements in long-term heart health.
This Special Issue aims to gather original research, review articles, and case studies that examine the effects of various dietary patterns, nutrients, and lifestyle habits on cardiac health. Through these studies, we hope to further understand how to optimize cardiometabolism and promote heart-healthy living.
Dr. Christina Chrysohoou
Guest Editor
Dr. Christos Fragoulis
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- cardiac metabolism
- heart-healthy diet
- omega-3 fatty acids
- antioxidants
- cardiovascular prevention
- lifestyle choices
- inflammation reduction
- metabolic health
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