Thunder Jalili, PhD, has a broad research interest in the role nutrition has to prevent and treat diseases of the cardiovascular system. His current projects are centered around the mechanisms in which the ratio of dietary fat and carbohydrates can modulate blood pressure during hypertension, and the efficacy and mechanism of action in which various phytochemicals may be used to treat hypertension. The goals of his research are to determine efficacy of supplement and diet therapy, and answer questions regarding optimum dosage and mechanisms of action.

• Describe flavonoids and the common sources of flavonoids in the American diet; food and supplements.
• Understand the potential of flavonoids to reduce blood pressure and reverse endothelial cell dysfunction caused by hyperglycemia.
• Review potential mechanisms of action.