Taking soy protein supplements could help prevent high blood
pressure in people at risk, and lower it in those with early stage
hypertension, said US researchers this week.
Around half a million European children are suffering from health
problems often associated with later life because they are
overweight or obese, a European congress on obesity heard
yesterday.
A new study carried out by Unicity International and presented at
the American Heart Association conference indicates that fiber
supplements have a dual effect on cholesterol levels in type-2
diabetes patients, lowing levels of LDL...
International expert agreement on a definition of the metabolic
syndrome, a collection of risk factors for heart disease and
diabetes, will help doctors and the food industry better target
prevention of disease, writes Dominique Patton.
Leading Japanese drinks maker Suntory says it has found sesamin,
one of the lignans most abundant in sesame seed and oil, helps to
control high blood pressure.
Natural ingredients supplier Unigen Pharmaceuticals has been
granted a utility patent for its insect-derived policosanol
ingredient, which will facilitate further development of commercial
products aimed at managing blood lipids and...
Young adults who maintain their weight over time, even if they are
overweight, have lower risk factor levels for heart disease and are
less likely to develop metabolic syndrome in middle age than those
whose weight increases, according...
Consumption of olive oil is inversely associated with blood
pressure, report Greek researchers, revealing an additional factor
behind its protective effect on heart health.
Japanese firm Riken Vitamin has developed a seaweed jelly with an
ingredient that helps to control high blood pressure, according to
an Asia Pulse report.
Japanese functional food company Yakult will next month launch a
new fermented drink designed to lower blood pressure on its home
market, according to a report.
Scientists from Danish company Chr Hansen say they have developed a
lactic acid bacteria that may lower blood pressure when added to
yoghurt and other foods.
New research appears to lend weight to the theory that rapid growth
in infancy, boosted by enriched infant formulas, might increase the
risk of heart disease and stroke later in life, say UK-based
scientists.
As the US advisory body on dietary advice convened in Washington,
D.C. to discuss salt consumption, the Salt Institute and the US
Chamber of Commerce were taking the Bush government to court,
claiming the full scientific facts on...
The FDA has clamped down on the labeling of OTC drugs publishing
new rules that require content and warning labeling for levels of
calcium, magnesium, sodium, or potassium that might be harmful to
people with certain underlying medical...
High blood pressure patients can significantly reduce their
prescription medication by taking an antioxidant supplement to
improve heart health, show the results of a new clinical study.
The FDA has taken action against the president of five nutritional
supplement companies for the use of false disease-related claims
and mislabeling of obesity and erectile disfuction supplements.
Taking vitamin E will not prevent heart attacks or cancer,
researchers said this week, news that could dent the current boom
of one of the most widely consumed vitamins.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers
not to purchase or consume certain stamina enhancing dietary
supplements containing Cialis, a prescription drug ingredient
thought to pose possible health risks.
Substituting sesame oil for other cooking oils appears to help
reduce high blood pressure and lower the amount of medication
needed to control hypertension, Indian researchers reported in the
US yesterday.
Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy
products, known as the DASH diet, is one of the most effective ways
of controlling and reducing blood pressure, say reseachers.
OleoMed America, a subsidiary of healthcare product distributor The
Pharmed Group, has added herbs and vitamins to its
pharmaceutical-grade olive oil to produce three new formulas
designed to fight weight, wrinkles and restless nights.
Recent research suggests that coffee may be beneficial for heart
health. Now, a team of Swiss scientists say that ingredients other
than caffeine are responsible for the stimulating effects of the
beverage on the cardiovascular system.
New guidelines for reducing blood pressure advise increasing
potassium and fruit and veg intake, but they also stress caution
when it comes to supplements such as omega-3 and calcium, and
'unregulated' botanicals.
The forthcoming World Heart Day has prompted leading experts to
comment in an editorial that rising cardiovascular disease, the
leading cause of death worldwide, has become a pandemic which
urgently needs to be addressed.
Nutrition counselling can make a difference in the health of
high-risk patients, yet it takes place in a minority of primary
care visits, according to a new study in the October issue of the
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
People with a low amount of potassium in their diet could be more
likely to experience a stroke, find scientists. Increasing dietary
intake of fruits such as bananas and nuts could help reduce the
risk.
Two studies carried out in Japan show that the effects of alcohol
may depend on where you live. The findings show large discrepancies
with studies based on American populations.
Even a mild deficiency in vitamin C appears to make the pregnancy
complication preeclampsia more likely, according to new research
presented this week.
Next Pharmaceuticals has launched Relora, an ingredient derived
from natural plant extracts, which it claims is a safe and
effective alternative to kava.
Relora, a natural ingredient produced by Next Pharmaceuticals, has
been shown clinically to significantly alter the hormone levels
associated with stress-induced obesity, the company claims.
Many people find that a swift drink can help them relax and wind
down from the stresses of life. Now, new research from the US has
found evidence to suggest that moderate alcohol consumption can
have a beneficial effect on blood pressure...
Olympic gold medalists Christopher Dean and Mark Spitz have joined
the Go for the Goal awareness initiative designed to focus public
attention on the dangers of high cholesterol as a risk factor for
cardiovascular disease.
The DASH diet, a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy
foods, combined with reduced dietary sodium, lowers blood pressure
for all persons, according to new research released this week.
