Cardiac Health

Taurine supplementation may slow down cardiac and visual degeneration: Study

27-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

A taurine-based food supplement might halt progression of an eye disease and address a cardiac condition by compensating for the amino acid’s deficiency as a result of a gene mutation.

Specific gut bacteria linked to blood pressure

26-Feb-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have identified a distinct collection of bacteria found in the gut that may contribute to, and predict, the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Walnuts' impact on gut health may explain blood pressure benefits

27-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The heart health benefits associated with walnuts may be due to their ability to boost good gut bacteria, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.

Expert reaction: Could chilli pepper reduce mortality rate?

18-Dec-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

A ‘high quality’ observational study has concluded regular consumption of chilli pepper is associated with a lower risk of death but experts have questioned the causality in the results.