USE OF EXTRACT OF VEGETATION WATERS FOR TREATING DAMAGE TO THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention relates to a phytocomplex or natural concentrate, rich in polyphenol compounds, such as hydroxytyrosol and Oleuropein-aglycone di-aldehyde (3,4-DHPA-EDA), derived from the pressing waters of oil olives and/or from pomace from the olive grinding process, for use in the prevention and/or treatment of damage to the cardiovascular system, preferably in subjects affected by/suffering from hypertension, cardiac decompensation, arrhythmia, heart attacks or those subjected to chemotherapy. The present invention further relates to a composition comprising said concentrate and to the concentrate and/or composition formulated for oral use for example as a beverage, pills or the like, or as a support for topical applications, and the use thereof in the prevention and/or treatment of damage to the cardiovascular system, preferably in subjects affected by hypertension, cardiac decompensation, arrhythmia, heart attacks or those subjected to chemotherapy.