Preliminary evidence suggests that therapies focused on nutrition and weight loss might reduce the incidence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), as well as ameliorate functional impairment and improve ischemic outcomes in patients with PAD. The authors summarize the available data on the effects of nutrition and anthropometric factors on PAD incidence and risk, and discuss potential nutritional strategies for the prevention and treatment of the disease.
- Diana P. Brostow
- Alan T. Hirsch
- Mindy S. Kurzer