Endothelial Function

Blueberries benefit postmenopausal women with high blood pressure: Study

05-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

Daily blueberry consumption improves endothelial function in postmenopausal women with high blood pressure, according to a recent study.

Anthocyanins plus bromelain may boost blood vessel function, reduce BP: Study

14-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of anthocyanin-rich extracts from hawthorn berries and tart cherry plus bromelain from pineapple may improve measures of endothelial function and reduce systolic blood pressure, says a new study.

Sustained release arginine supports endothelial function in healthy adults

13-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements containing sustained-release L-arginine may support endothelial function in healthy overweight adults, says a new study.  

Enhanced curcumin shows endothelial benefits for healthy people: Study

19-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of curcumin with enhanced bioavailability may improve the vascular health in healthy people, says a new study with OmniActive Health Technologies’ CurcuWIN ingredient.

Vitamin D has no real benefit for obese teens’ heart health or diabetes risk, pilot study suggests

24-Aug-2015 By Nathan Gray

Supplementing obese teens with high doses of vitamin D may not have benefits on endothelial functions related to the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, say researchers.

Vitamin E tocotrienol-tocopherol complex shows endothelial benefits: Rat data

06-Aug-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of tocotrienols and alpha-tocopherol may help support endothelial function, but the effects were not observed when the tocotrienols were used alone, says a new study.

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.

Pine bark extract may boost endothelial function in at-risk people

06-May-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of extracts from French Maritime Pine bark may strengthen metabolic parameters, reduce LDL cholesterol and curb oxidative stress in people with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD).

Meta-analysis: Vitamin C supplements may boost endothelial function

24-Jun-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Oral doses of vitamin C greater than 500 milligrams per day may boost the health of the endothelium - the thin layer of cells lining the blood vessels – and boost overall heart health for people who need it the most, according to a meta-analysis of 44...

Curcumin may match exercise for heart health benefits: RCT data

31-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

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.

Coenzyme study backs heart health claims

31-Jul-2007 By Alex McNally

Supplementation with the coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may boost naturally
occurring antioxidant enzymes and endothelial function in
patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), researchers have
found.