neurovascular-health
Neurovascular-health in plants refers to the integrated integrity and function of the vascular system (xylem and phloem) alongside the plant's signaling networks that coordinate transport and communication throughout the organism. This concept is significant for plant science because vascular system dysfunction directly impacts nutrient and water uptake, disease susceptibility, and stress responses—all critical factors in plant productivity and survival. Understanding how plants maintain vascular integrity and coordinate physiological responses through their signaling systems is essential for developing resilient crops and advancing plant breeding strategies.
PubMed · 2026-03-26
Plant-based diets may reduce the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease in older adults by addressing shared biological pathways including inflammation, gut microbiota health, and metabolic dysfunction.
Plant-based diets may address common risk factors underlying both Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease through six integrated biological mechanisms
Research on plant-based diets specifically in older adults is limited, particularly regarding the overlap between cardiovascular and neurological disease development
Six interconnected pathways—vascular hypothesis, microbiota-gut-brain axis, neurovascular unit function, antioxidant capacity, metabolic syndrome, and mitochondrial health—explain how dietary plant compounds may benefit both conditions