INVESTIGATING THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF HIGH-QUALITY DIET AND STRUCTURED CARDIO EXERCISE ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION A MULTI-CENTER, PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. While diet and exercise are independently associated with CVD prevention, the combined effects of a high-quality diet and structured cardio exercise on CVD prevention are less understood.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the combined impact of a high-quality diet and structured cardio exercise on the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Methods: A total of 225 patients were recruited from multiple centers for this prospective study. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group A (high-quality diet, n=75), Group B (structured cardio exercise, n=75), and Group C (combined diet and exercise, n=75). Cardiovascular health markers, including blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and incidence of CVD events, were monitored over a 12-month period.

Results:

• Blood Pressure: Group A showed an average reduction in systolic blood pressure of 8 mmHg, Group B showed a reduction of 10 mmHg, and Group C showed a significant reduction of 15 mmHg.
• LDL Cholesterol: Group A saw an average decrease in LDL cholesterol by 15%, Group B by 12%, and Group C by 25%.
• CVD Events: Over the 12-month period, the incidence of CVD-related events was 12% in Group A, 10% in Group B, and only 4% in Group C.

Conclusion: The combined approach of a high-quality diet and structured cardio exercise led to superior improvements in cardiovascular health markers and a lower incidence of CVD-related events compared to either intervention alone. These findings suggest that a synergistic effect exists between diet and exercise, underscoring the importance of integrating both lifestyle modifications for optimal CVD prevention.