Includes bibliographical references and index.

Human blood platelets and their role in the development of cardiovascular disease -- Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease -- N-2 fatty acids and human platelets -- Effects of garlic, onion, ginger and tumeric on platelet function -- Herbs and platelet function -- Tomato extract and human platelet function -- Dietary nitrates and their antiplatelet effects -- Kiwifruit and human platelet function -- Polyphenols and human platelets -- Effects of ginkgo biloba, ginseng green tea, and dark chocolate on human blood platelet function -- Plant alkaloids and platelet function -- Strawberries and human platelet function -- Effects of metal ions on platelet function -- Individual compounds isolated from plant sources with anti-platelet activity.

"A comprehensive review of the impact of dietary nutraceuticals on platelet function and its relationship to cardiovascular disease"--Provided by publisher.

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