Thiago da Silveira Alvares

Effect of Beetroot Supplementation Dose on Cardiovascular Health Outcomes: An Integrative Review

Suzane Laura Gomes de Freitas Lessa & Thiago da Silveira Alvares · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Introduction: Beetroot supplementation, a dietary source of inorganic nitrate, has been investigated as a non-pharmacological strategy to improve cardiovascular health, mainly by increasing the bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO) through the nitrate–nitrite–nitric oxide pathway....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i21959

Effect of Jaboticaba Berry (M. cauliflora) on Macro- and Microvascular Function in Individuals with Cardiovascular Risk Factors Following One Week of Consumption: A Randomized Study

Mônica Volino-Souza, Tatiana de Muros Amaral Barcellos & Thiago da Silveira Alvares · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2026

Background: The consumption of berries is widely recommended as part of a cardioprotective diet due to their bioactive properties. Jaboticaba, a Brazilian berry, has been reported to possess high antioxidant activity. However, to date, no human studies have evaluated the effects...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21337