Endothelium

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.

Curcumin supplement may improve endothelial function & boost heart health for older people

11-Jan-2016 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming curcumin supplements may improve endothelial-dependent dilation (EDD) of blood vessels in middle-aged and older, says a new study.

Olive oil may protect against damages of air pollution: EPA study

25-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with olive oil may protect blood vessels from the deleterious effects of air pollution, suggests a new study from the US Environment Protection Agency.

Amino acid supplements may boost vascular endothelial function in older adults: Study

28-Aug-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of HMB (a metabolite of leucine), glutamine and arginine may improve vascular function and blood flow in older people, says a new study.

Study: L-arginine/L-citrulline combo outperforms either amino acid in isolation for NO activity

27-Apr-2015 By Hank Schultz

An animal study conducted by Kyowa Hakko has shown that the company’s patented L-citrulline/L-arginine ingredient is effective in boosting plasma L-arginine levels enhancing nitric oxide bioavailability post supplementation.

Fish oil supplements show endothelial health benefits

18-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of fish oil may beneficially modify markers of endothelial health, says a new study from scientists from the University of Reading, UK.

Special Edition: Eye health

Beeting eye disease

05-May-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

Roughly 14 million Americans say they have visual impairment, a number that’s likely to grow as the population continues to age. But the founder of the Dade City, FL-based Healing The Eye & Wellness Center says one ruby-hued solution to eye disease...

Pomegranate polyphenols claimed to maintain heart health: Probeltebio study

09-Oct-2013 By Oliver Nieburg

Pomegranate polyphenols can help to maintain cardiovascular health, according to a swine study using Spanish firm Probeltebio’s pomegranate extract Pomanox.

Omega-3s may boost artery function in smokers

07-Jun-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Cigarette smokers – a group at increased risk of heart problems – may benefit from daily omega-3 supplements, suggest new data from Greece.

Modified lycopene supplement shows heart health potential

08-Jan-2013

Daily intake of a lycopene-based food supplement could help to cut the risk of heart disease by improving the functioning of blood vessels, say researchers.

Aged garlic plus CoQ10 show heart health benefits: RCT

13-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of aged garlic extract and coenzyme Q10 may improve vascular health by improving the function of the cells lining the blood vessels, says a new study with LA County firefighters.

Mixed vitamin E may support blood vessel health in healthy adults

07-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Short-term supplementation with vitamin E may support the function of cells lining blood cells from potential damage during the increase in blood sugar levels after eating, says a new study.

Grape powder may improve blood pressure, vascular health: Human study

24-Jul-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of a freeze-dried grape polyphenol powder may reduce systolic blood pressure and improve the health of blood vessels, says a new study.

Experimental Biology 2011: Research highlights