Blood Pressure

Sea buckthorn seed oil may reduce cardiovascular risk

23-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

A new RCT out of India suggests that sea buckthorn seed oil supplementation reduced dyslipidemia, cardiovascular risk factors, and hypertension in a human population.

Meta-analysis digs deeper into magnesium’s potential to lower blood pressure

26-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

Data from 34 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials indicated that there is a “causal effect of [magnesium] supplementation on lowering [blood pressure] in adults.”

Resveratrol’s blood pressure benefits may pass from mother to child

04-May-2016

Hereditary hypertension may not pass the generations if the mother is given resveratrol supplements during pregnancy, suggests a new study with lab rats.

Study finds more evidence of olive leaf extract’s benefits for blood pressure

05-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

There is an abundance of literature on the effects of olive leaf extract on cardiovascular risks and blood pressure, but some researchers sought to better understand the impact of olive leaf extract intake and clarify existing inconsistent data.

Aged garlic may help reduce blood pressure, boost heart health: Study

29-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of aged garlic (Allium sativum) may reduce mean blood pressure by 5.0 mmHg in uncontrolled hypertensives, says a new study funded by Wakunaga of America Co.

Omega-3 may lead to “clinically meaningful” blood pressure reductions: Study

15-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming EPA and DHA omega-3s at doses as low as 0.7 grams per day may produce clinically meaningful reductions in systolic blood pressure, says a new study from the UK.

Product developers seek sweet spot in natural systems such as inflammation, blood pressure

02-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

The body is made of numerous overlapping systems. Keeping these in systems in balance, running neither too hot nor too cold, so to speak, is one of the key facets of good health and disease prevention. Finding dietary ingredients to aid in this is one...

Grape seed extract reduces systolic blood pressure: Study

18-Nov-2015 By Louisa Richards

Grape seed extract reduces systolic blood pressure in middle aged adults with pre-hypertension by 5.6% after six weeks, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has suggested.

NAC supplements may benefit cardiovascular health: Human data

14-Oct-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Four weeks of supplementation with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) may reduce levels of homocysteine and improve blood pressure, says a new analysis of two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials.

Polyphenol-rich juice shows blood pressure benefits: RCT

28-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Six weeks of consuming a polyphenol-rich juice may slash blood pressure, with the effects even more pronounced in those who need it most – hypertensives, says a new study.

Onion extracts lower blood pressure for hypertensives: study

07-Sep-2015 By Eliot Beer

Taking onion skin-derived food supplements of the flavonol quercetin can lower blood pressure for people with hypertension, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

Up fibre intake to lower blood pressure: 2000-strong study

03-Sep-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Higher intakes of fibre may contribute to lower blood pressure, say researchers.

Pre hypertension link to risk in young adults widens scope for grape seed extract, Polyphenolics says

25-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

High blood pressure has been called the silent killer, and a recent study indicates its effects may be more widespread than previously believed. It creates a market opportunity for those few dietary supplement ingredients that have data backing their...

Could beetroot juice help you exercise for longer?

30-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Chronic consumption of beetroot juice may improve cardiovascular health and potentially delay the onset of fatigue in healthy people, says a new study.

‘Clinical relevance’: Polyphenol blend may slash blood pressure in hypertensives

17-Jun-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A propriety blend of extracts from grape seed and skin, green tea, and other botanicals and polyphenols may slash diastolic blood pressure in people with hypertension, says a new study from scientists in Utah.

Flaxseed supplements linked to improved blood pressure: Meta-analysis

09-Jun-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of flaxseed may effectively management blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis of 15 clinical trials.

Blueberry powders shows endothelial benefits: Human data

29-May-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Smoothies containing blueberry powder may improve endothelial function in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study.

Grape-wine extract combination shows BP management potential: Unilever study

11-May-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of extracts from grape juice and wine may help reduce blood pressure in people with untreated, mildly hypertensive people, says a new study from Unilever.

‘Great economical and clinical benefit’: Garlic is an ‘effective and safe approach’ for BP management, says meta-analysis

21-Apr-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Dietary supplements with garlic (Allium sativum) may beneficially affect blood pressure for hypertensives, says a meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials.

‘Regular black tea may be relevant for cardiovascular protection’: Unilever study

19-Feb-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Black tea may help lower blood pressure for people with elevated levels, says a new study from Unilever R&D that adds to the potential health benefits of the beverage and its constituents.

Nattopharma's vitamin K2 ingredient makes splash in arterial health space with new product launch

10-Feb-2015 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin K2, recognized in recent years for its role in bone health, is now making a splash in the cardiovascular disease realm with the launch of a new product using Nattopharma’s MenaQ7 ingredient.

Blueberry powder shows big blood pressure benefits: Study

12-Jan-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily consumption of blueberries may help slash blood pressure and improve the arterial health, researchers from Florida State University.

Garlic supplements effective for blood pressure management: Meta-analysis

07-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements with garlic (Allium sativum) may beneficially affect blood pressure, especially for hypertensives, says a meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials.

Wild blueberries may counter obesity, inflammation and hypertension: Mice study

19-Dec-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Wild blueberries may help alleviate low level inflammation and hypertension associated with the development of obesity, according to a study on mice.

Green tea may lower blood pressure - but only for non-smokers

12-Nov-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Green tea, but not black tea, may lower blood pressure, but this effect is cancelled out by smoking, according to a five-year study in China.

Rising tide of blood pressure bodes well for hibiscus supplement, manufacturer says

04-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Hypertension is a problem afflicting an increasing proportion of the US population, and as the country ages, it bodes well for Janzee Inc. which has seen accelearting demand for its hibiscus supplement that claims to support healthy blood pressure levels.

Beetroot shows heart health benefits for overweight older people: Study

03-Oct-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of beetroot juice may significantly reduce systolic blood pressure in overweight older people, says a new study from England.

GOED confident of success with omega-3 – blood pressure health claim

11-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

A health claim petition filed by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been opened for public comment.

Probiotics can improve blood pressure: 9-study review

25-Jul-2014 By Anne Bruce

Long-term probiotics consumption may control blood pressure, says a research review in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

Bacillus Natto products show blood pressure benefits for people with lifestyle diseases

18-Jul-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Dietary supplements of a filtrate from natto, a traditional Japanese fermented food made from soybean, may significantly reduce blood pressure in people with lifestyle diseases, says a new study.

Genetic study suggests ‘causal link’ between vitamin D status and blood pressure

27-Jun-2014 By Nathan Gray

New genetic research provides ‘compelling evidence’ that low levels of vitamin D have a causal role in the development of high blood pressure, say researchers.

‘Significant clinical impact’: Meta-analysis finds omega-3s equal lifestyle changes for blood pressure benefits

07-Mar-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming omega-3 supplements or omega-3-rich food may be as effective as reducing sodium or alcohol, or increasing exercise for reducing blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis of 70 randomized controlled trials.

Milk proteins plus exercise may boost cardiovascular health for obese women

07-Mar-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Whey or casein supplementation with combined exercise training was associated with significant improvements in blood pressure and arterial stiffness in young obese women with hypertension, says a new study.

Vegetarian diet could slash blood pressure: Meta-analysis

25-Feb-2014

Consuming a vegetarian diet may be associated with lower blood pressure, and as such could be used to reduce blood pressure and heart disease risk, say researchers.

Beetroot juice supplementation may boost time trial performance

04-Nov-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice for four days prior to a running time trial may boost performance, according to results of a study with trained female runners.

Probiotic cheese + low calorie diet shows weight and heart health benefits for obese

28-Oct-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

A low calorie diet plus daily consumption of a probiotic cheese may improve blood pressure and body mass index measures in obese adults with hypertension, says a new study.

‘Important public health implications’: Meta-analysis supports lycopene’s blood pressure management potential

24-Oct-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of lycopene, the antioxidant most commonly linked to tomatoes, may significantly reduce blood pressure, particularly for people with moderately elevated blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis.

Grape seed extract in beverages shows promise in blood pressure reduction: Study

18-Oct-2013 By Maggie Hennessy

With two recent studies showing the potential of grape seed extract dispensed in capsules to help reduce blood pressure in people at risk of hypertension, researchers are investigating the effects of that Polyphenolics MegaNatural BP ingredient in beverage...