Cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood glucose–often elevated in perimenopausal women–were reduced and normalized with Pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark extract) supplementation, says a new study published in the journal Minerva Medica.
A study on a standardized olive fruit extract shows promise for consumers at risk of arterial stiffness, as measured by a reduction in triglycerides. The extract showed less effect when measured with a vascular index.
The anthocyanins found in berries help decrease bad cholesterol in overweight individuals, but don’t affect the levels of individuals considered to have a healthy weight.
Flavanols found in cocoa and other foods can have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health, reducing blood pressure in healthy subjects, according to new research.
Polyphenols from olive oil may reduce LDL cholesterol levels and the build-up of LDL in the arterial walls (LDL atherogenicity) in healthy young men, says a new study from Europe.
United States Preventive Services Task Force review
The current evidence is ‘insufficient’ for vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) or cancer in healthy people without nutritional deficiencies, says a new review from the researchers for the United States Preventive Services...
The potential of cocoa to beneficially impact ‘good’ cholesterol levels may be linked to the theobromine content and not the flavonoids, says a new study from Unilever Research & Development Vlaardingen.
Dispatches from the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition
People following an energy unrestricted plant-based diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts can reduce their risk of a major cardiovascular event by 30% compared with people following a purely low-fat diet, according to a “landmark” new...
Supplements of soy protein may reduce compounds in the body linked to dysfunctional blood vessel health, says new evidence that adds to the potential heart health benefits of the ingredient.
Daily supplements of curcumin may benefit cardiovascular health to the same extent as exercise for postmenopausal women, says new data from a clinical trial from Japan.
A blend of policosanol, tomato extract, grape procyanidins and Oenothera biennis may reduce LDL and total cholesterol, according to a new study funded by Italian botanical extract supplier Indena.
Plant sterol and stanol consumption by those like children who do not have raised cholesterol could itself lead to heart problems, the German foods safety agency has said.
Following publication of a recent BMJ study slamming calcium supplements over their potential heart risks, industry has been keen to give its response to NutraIngredients.
Some pine-bark extracts may have no effect in lowering blood pressure or reducing other risk factors for heart disease, according to researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, but extrapolation to the whole sector is unwarranted.
Higher intake of both soluble and insoluble dietary fibers may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease amongst Japanese men and women, according to a new study.
Low levels of vitamin B6 may increase the risk of inflammation and metabolic conditions, and subsequently cardiovascular disease risk, says a new study.
Dietary supplements of plant sterols do not adversely affect our antioxidant defences, says a new study which boosts the overall safety profile of this booming ingredient group.
Increased intakes of soy protein may reduce cholesterol levels in people with type-2 diabetes, says a new study that expands on the heart healthy potential of soy.
Vitamin E and C do not prevent cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this week.
A dietary supplement of red grape juice may reduce the activity of
an enzyme linked to cardiovascular disease, suggests a new study
said to be first report of its kind in humans.
An animal-based study investigating the link between anthocyanin
consumption and cardiovascular disease has turned in encouraging
results for the plant-derived flavonoids.
Biotechnology company Aker BioMarine is launching a 100 per cent
pure krill oil ingredient for dietary supplements, to help meet
growing demand predicted for the ingredient.
The heart healthy effects of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli
and cauliflower may be due to their ability to influence the
secretion of a cholesterol transporter, researchers have reported.
Supplementation with vitamin E has produced both positive and
negative effects in helping to beat the risk factors in
cardiovascular disease, an animal study has concluded.
Regular consumption of sea buckthorn berries reduced levels of a
protein that is associated with inflammation, diabetes and heart
disease, say Finnish scientists.
An increased intake of wholegrain-rich foods has been linked to
improvements in blood vessel health, says a new study that adds to
the heart-health benefits of a diet rich in wholegrains.
A superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplement, GliSODin, in combination
with diet and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk
of cardiovascular disease, French researchers have reported.
A new trial from the US has reported that garlic may not decrease LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, raising questions over the cardiovascular benefits of garlic.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has removed folic acid from
its recommendation for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in
women and also dismissed antioxidant supplements for primary or
secondary prevention.
Supplements of B-vitamins do not offer protection from
cardiovascular disease, say the results of the US-based Women's
Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study (WAFACS) - findings
that cannot be applied to the general...
A daily supplement of folic acid could reduce inflammatory markers
and therefore offer protection from heart disease for overweight
and obese people, suggests a short study from Italy.
Antioxidants from coffee may reduce the risk of postmenopausal
women developing cardiovascular disease, report researchers from
Norway and the US - lending more support to previous studies on the
beverage's potential benefits.
Blueberries could strengthen blood vessels against oxidative stress
that may lead to heart disease, says new research - news that could
boost already impressive sales.
Vitamin E is unlikely to prevent heart disease or cancer but it
could lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke in older women as
well as cardiovascular deaths, writes Dominique Patton.
GNC Corporation has signed an agreement with Endomatrix for the
distribution of the latter's patented ProVasca with Actothil in the
United States and international markets.
Heart problems, weight control and diabetes are the three research
areas that will be headlining at this year's Natural Health
Research Institute's annual symposium.
SourceOne Global Partners has secured access to a constant supply
of citrus-derived polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs), key ingredients
in patented antioxidant compound Sytrinol, by signing an exclusive
long-term agreement with Chinese...
Increased fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a
decreased risk of cardiovascular disease but not cancer, according
to a new study that suggests the cancer-protective effect may have
been 'overstated'.
Eating an egg a day does not impact the cholesterol particles in
the blood most likely to cause heart disease, according to a new
study that could play an important role in debunking myths
surrounding the role of eggs in the diet.
Endomatrix, the makers of dietary supplement Provasca, announced it
had launched an asian subsidiary in Singapore. The move aims to
capitalize on research and development opportunities in the
asia-pacific market particularly in Singapore's...
New evidence to suggest that a diet high in artery-clogging trans
fats could accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease
comes from a recent study in the US. Findings compound imminent
government rules that will require the...
Dietary lycopene may significantly reduce the risk of heart
disease, suggests new research, which found that women with the
highest levels of the antioxidant in their blood had a 34 per cent
reduced risk of the disease compared to...
People who drink five cups of tea daily are not only likely to
improve their cholesterol levels but may also protect against
damage from smoking, suggests new research out tomorrow.
The carbohydrate-rich pizza could be associated with a reduced risk
of cancer, suggested a newspaper report yesterday, while a recent
study finds that the tomato-based food could help lower women's
levels of heart disease.
