In menopausal women physical activity and taking dietary supplements may protect against coronary artery disease

摘要

Worldwide, coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death in women. Multiple factors which increase the risk of coronary artery disease have been previously identified, with the profiles of men and women differing. Women's risk for coronary artery disease increases significantly at menopause when prevention of coronary artery disease becomes an important health goal. Prevention not only includes reducing risk factors such as hypertension, but also addressing protective factors such as dietary supplementation and physical activity. Few studies have investigated these protective factors in women, particularly at the time of menopause. Tsai and colleagues compared the risk profiles of Taiwanese middle-aged women who have coronary artery disease with healthy controls.