Authored by leading investigators in the field of cardiovascular research and practicing clinicians across the globe, this unique book details the scientific evidence for the heath effect of vitamins, antioxidants, trace elements and functional food, specifically their role in the cardiovascular system and provides up-to-date recommendations in the area of cardiovascular nutrition including dietary micronutrients and supplements. Genetics of coronary disease as well as racial differences and risk factors, the role of Homocystine dietary fats, importance of antioxidant trace elements, genetic and racial differences especially in relation to cardiovascular effects have also been culminating in an informative discussion on the topic.