Hypertension

Aged garlic extract shown to lower systolic blood pressure in small study

14-Dec-2023 By Claudia Adrien

The flowering plant in the amaryllis family, also known as Allium sativum, significantly decreases systolic blood pressure in hypertensives, according to research that appeared in the Journal of Functional Foods.

Multi-ingredient supplement shows cardioprotective effect in high blood pressure patients: Study

19-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

A supplement containing trehalose, spermidine, nicotinamide, and polyphenols may significantly decrease oxidative stress and reduce arterial stiffness in patients with high blood pressure.

RCT: Rutin flavonoid improves blood pressure and quality of life in type 2 diabetic patients

09-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new double-blind placebo-controlled study has found that rutin supplementation improved blood pressure, levels of antioxidant enzymes, and quality of life (QOL) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Study links low maternal zinc intake to high blood pressure risk

09-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new case-controlled study has revealed key risk factors of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) in Gaza Strip, Palestine, highlighting the impact of maternal zinc intake.

Both short and long sleep durations may increase metabolic syndrome risk, study concludes

21-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Those reporting an average of nine hours of sleep a day, as well as those sleeping below seven hours, were observed to have greater metabolic syndrome severity scores (MSSS), highlighting the importance of incorporating sleep with diet and activity intervention...

Postbiotics show blood pressure lowering potential: RCT

23-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Acetate and butyrate – compounds derived from the gut microbiota – may lower blood pressure in untreated hypertensives, says a new study from Australia.

Asian pine bark extract shows blood pressure benefits in study

26-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

An extract of the bark of an Asian pine species has shown significant reductions of blood pressure in a study conducted in Australia.

New meta-analysis adds credence to positive blood pressure outcomes associated with omega-3s

30-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A comprehensive new meta-analysis underpins previous evidence and adds further credence to the positive impact of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) on high blood pressure (BP).

Risk of high blood pressure reduced by eating a mix of proteins, study finds

18-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Eating a balanced diet with a range of proteins from different sources rather than from a single source could help prevent high blood pressure developing, a study has found.

Meta-analysis supports lycopene’s blood pressure benefits

11-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplemental lycopene, a red carotenoid found in tomatoes, watermelons, and other foodstuffs, may significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertensive people, says a new meta-analysis of clinical trials.

FDA approves qualified claim for magnesium and blood pressure

11-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

FDA has approved a qualified health claim for the ability of magnesium supplements to lower blood pressure. It’s a welcome development that’s been a long time coming, industry experts say.

Microbiome's impact on hypertension suggests novel treatment options

27-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Gut microbiome diversity and composition are associated with hypertension in women, according to new research, suggesting that microbiome modulation may be a novel way to prevent or treat the condition.

Nitrate-rich beetroot juice reduces blood pressure, trial finds

11-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Nitrate-rich beetroot juice reduces blood pressure in adults with elevated blood pressure, according to a new double-blind randomised controlled feasibility trial conducted in Africa.

Sodium may modulate the gut microbiome, blood pressure: Study

11-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research has found that gender and sodium intake play a role in gut microbiota.

High MUFA intake linked to lower hypertension risk – major Korean RCT

04-Sep-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

A diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) is found to significantly decrease the risk of new-onset hypertension.

Hypertension-stemming seaweed: Indian institute seeks industry backing to commercialise new nutraceutical

06-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

India's Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has developed a novel nutraceutical product from seaweed that is said to be able to combat hypertension, and is now on the lookout for industry partners to help bring it to consumers.

Authors find support for anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity compounds from edible seaweeds

23-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent review by Portuguese researchers supports the notion that edible seaweeds hold great promise as a source of dietary ingredients that have anti-hypertensive and weight management benefits.

Coffee effect on arteries could depend on two compounds

19-Jan-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

The impact of coffee drinking on heart disease risk could depend on the amounts of two different compounds in the beverage, say researchers.

Low vitamin K linked to heart disease deaths: Dutch data

15-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

There is a strong link between poor vitamin K status and cardiovascular (CV) mortality, say researchers who warn that around a third of people may be deficient.

Total polyphenol intake may determine blood pressure benefit of Mediterranean diet: study

28-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Higher intakes of dietary phenolic acids, abundant in the Mediterranean diet, are associated with blood pressure, according to a new study in Nutrients.

Omega-3-rich diets linked to lower blood pressure in young, healthy adults

15-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help healthy young people avoid the onset of high blood pressure, according to preliminary data presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2016.

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.

Sibutramine cited in FDA warning letter on weight loss products

10-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

It’s been said that the poor will ever be with us. So too, it seems, will undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients, as FDA has issued yet another warning letter to a marketer of weight loss products.

Ginger linked to healthier hearts: Study

08-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of ginger may reduce the risk of many chronic conditions, including high blood pressure and coronary heart disease, says a new paper from Chinese researchers.

Drinking cherry juice may lower high blood pressure: Study

05-May-2016 By Will Chu

Drinking cherry juice may be as effective as medication in reducing high blood pressure, researchers have discovered.

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.

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...

The new DMAA: DMBA warnings spread to EU

12-Nov-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The Swedish Food Safety Authority (NFA) has urged consumers not to buy products containing DMBA – a novel substance used to replace the banned stimulant DMAA.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Did the AREDS2 study set the cut-off for benefits too high?

AREDS2 data finds omega-3s ineffective for heart health, but subgroup analysis suggests big benefits for healthy individuals

17-Mar-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily dietary supplements of omega-3s do not affect cardiovascular disease risk in elderly patients with the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, says a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

New supplement targets magnesium deficiency as side effect of diuretics

30-Sep-2013 By Hank Schultz

Althos Pharma is targeting a new market—patients taking diuretics —with the release of its Magnitria supplement, which features powder form magnesium citrate to address the deficiency of this mineral that can accompany this treatment.

Grape seed given hypertension thumbs up: Unpublished data

19-Sep-2013 By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

Researchers say that Indena’s new grape seed procyanidins (GSP) product – now only using water as extraction solvent – is effective in blood pressure management when coupled with lifestyle factors.

Could beetroot bread help lower heart disease risk?

09-Sep-2013 By Nathan Gray

Enriching bread with nitrate-rich beetroot could help to lower our risk of heart disease by reducing blood pressure and improving blood vessel functioning, according to new research.

Indian gooseberry extract (Capros) may counter endothelial dysfunction in diabetics: RCT

30-Jul-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of an extract from Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) may improve the health of cells lining the blood vessels, and reduce levels of markers of oxidative stress in type-2 diabetics, according to results of a randomized, double-blind,...

Vitamin K may affect arterial calcification for hypertensives: Multi-ethnic study

21-Jun-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Low vitamin K1 levels may increases in the progression of arterial calcification, or hardening of the arteries, says a new study that may have greater implications for vitamin K2 than K1.

Vitamin D slashes blood pressure and CVD risk, study confirms

17-Jun-2013 By Nathan Gray

There is a direct and causal relationship between vitamin D status, high blood pressure and the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new genetic research data.

Grape seed extract shows cardiovascular and cholesterol benefits

04-Mar-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing grape seed extracts may help reduce blood pressure in people at risk of hypertension, and improve cholesterol levels in people with metabolic syndrome, according to two new studies.

Noncompliant use of testimonials remains durable feature of supplements business

19-Feb-2013 By Hank Schultz

Regulations regarding how dietary supplement manufacturers can use testimonials to market their products have been on the books for many years now.  But judging from recent warning letters and enforcement actions, many companies still aren’t getting the...

Dangerous drug-laced ‘Brazilian slimming coffee’ brand still sold in US

07-Feb-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Despite a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning that a sibutramine-laced ‘Brazilian Slimming Coffee’ may pose a 'significant risk' to some US consumers, the product is still widely available online.

Vitamin D supplements backed to slash diabetic heart disease risk

19-Nov-2012 By Nathan Gray

Low levels of vitamin D may be responsible for the increased risk of heart disease among diabetic people developing clogged up arteries, according to new research.

Could galectin-3 inhibition create a completely new category of functional foods?

12-Sep-2012 By Elaine WATSON

Scientists studying pectins that inhibit a protein called galectin-3 - elevated levels of which are associated with a higher risk of heart failure - say their work could create a completely new category of cardiovascular health foods and supplements.

Grape polyphenols backed for MetS benefits: Study

10-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of polyphenol-rich grape may offer heart health benefits for men with metabolic syndrome, according to new research data.

UK food agency warns against DMAA (but medicines agency has final say)

07-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers off pre-workout supplements containing the stimulant DMAA, in reaction to adverse events reported from around the world. But it says the medicines agency must determine if it is an illegal drug or...

DMAA in the Dock

France hunting ‘unauthorised’ DMAA products as Australia condemns stimulant

01-Aug-2012 By Shane STARLING

The French agency responsible for policing the country’s food supplements market told NutraIngredients today the controversial stimulant DMAA has been prioritised by its 2500 agents in a nationwide crackdown.