topicPterostilbene Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimStructurally related to resveratrol (), pterostilbene possesses greater lipophilicity and metabolic stability, which contribute to improved pharmacokinetic properties, including enhanced oral bioavailability and membrane permeability [,].
evidence level3
citationLeong Xin-Fang (2026)
sourcePterostilbene in Cardiovascular Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Potential
topicPterostilbene Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimHeterogeneity in study design, disease models, dosing strategies, and experimental endpoints complicates the interpretation of the overall evidence base and its translational significance.
evidence level3
citationLeong Xin-Fang (2026)
sourcePterostilbene in Cardiovascular Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Potential
topicPterostilbene Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimTherefore, this narrative review aims to critically examine the available evidence on the cardioprotective actions of pterostilbene, with emphasis on its molecular mechanisms, and therapeutic effects across in vitro and in vivo models, while also considering its translational potential and current limitations.
evidence level3
citationLeong Xin-Fang (2026)
sourcePterostilbene in Cardiovascular Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Potential
topicPterostilbene Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimCardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and continues to impose a major clinical and public health burden.
evidence level3
citationLeong Xin-Fang (2026)
sourcePterostilbene in Cardiovascular Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Potential
topicPterostilbene Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimProspective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials suggest that higher intakes of anthocyanin-rich foods are associated with improved vascular function, lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of coronary events and CVD [,,,,,,].
evidence level3
citationJurja Sanda (2025)
sourceBlueberries and Honeysuckle Berries: Anthocyanin-Rich Polyphenols for Vascular Endothelial Health and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
topicPterostilbene Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimClinical trials in various populations, ranging from healthy individuals to those with metabolic syndrome or elevated cardiometabolic risk, have reported improvements in surrogate markers of vascular health—including flow-mediated dilation (FMD), blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and circulating biomarkers of endothelial activation—after blueberry intake [,,,,,,,,,,,].
evidence level3
citationJurja Sanda (2025)
sourceBlueberries and Honeysuckle Berries: Anthocyanin-Rich Polyphenols for Vascular Endothelial Health and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
topicPterostilbene Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimNevertheless, not all studies have shown consistent benefits, and heterogeneity in dose, formulation, study duration, and population characteristics complicates the translation of these findings into clear, evidence-based dietary recommendations [,,,,,].
evidence level3
citationJurja Sanda (2025)
sourceBlueberries and Honeysuckle Berries: Anthocyanin-Rich Polyphenols for Vascular Endothelial Health and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
topicPterostilbene Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is strongly driven by modifiable lifestyle factors, including diet, physical inactivity, smoking, and metabolic disorders such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes [,,,,].
evidence level3
citationJurja Sanda (2025)
sourceBlueberries and Honeysuckle Berries: Anthocyanin-Rich Polyphenols for Vascular Endothelial Health and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention