The Effects and Current Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine Polysaccharides on Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) pose a significant threat to human health. Polysaccharides are high molecular weight compounds composed of multiple monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds. Current research indicates that plant-derived polysaccharides exhibit a range of bioactive properties, such as antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, anti-angiogenic effects, immune function activation, gut microbiota regulation, hypoglycemic, and anti-tumor activities, while demonstrating minimal toxic side effects. They play a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, with potential to improve conditions like myocardial fibrosis, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. This study reviews the effects and current developments of Traditional Chinese Medicine polysaccharides in the context of cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, offering valuable insights for future research and application in this field.