Cardiovascular Health

Beetroot juice benefits brain and heart through oral microbiome modulation

01-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Drinking beetroot juice promotes growth of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function thereby offering healthy ageing benefits, according to a new study of people aged 70-80.

BGG astaxanthin patent expands heart health, healthy aging applications

13-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Astaxanthin supplier BGG has announced a new patent that further expands the carotenoid’s applications in cardiovascular health and healthy aging.

CoQ10 market seen as stable, but quality assurance, commitment to science can spur future growth

23-Dec-2020 By By Scott Steinford, Founder and President, CoQ10 Association

Very few ingredients have enjoyed the consistent growth that CoQ10 has experienced in the past 20 years. In 2000, the global market for ubiquinone had just surpassed 35 metric tons of CoQ10 demand and ubiquinol had yet to be introduced.

NutraVideo: Probiotic found to promote cardiovascular health

19-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

We all know that probiotics are beneficial to the gut. But what about advantages that extend to other parts of the body? Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes recently announced exciting results from a study that found one specific probiotic strain that does...

Omega-3 offers no heart health benefit in statin-treated patients, study finds

18-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementing statin-treated patients with omega-3, as a adjunct therapy, does not reduce their chances of suffering major adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new study which was terminated early due to the lack of positive results.

Is it all in their heads? Experts criticize assumptions, structure of BMJ paper that blasts multivitamin use

10-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new study that asserts that multivitamin use is based mostly on positive thinking and not on health outcomes has been criticized for structural limitations that contribute to unfounded conclusions.

New research institute aims to advance omega-3 science

27-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Dr William Harris, renowned fatty acid researcher and co-creator of the Omega-3 Index, has founded a new research institute to help build the evidence linking higher omega-3 levels with better health outcomes.

Webinar panelists say immune response, cognitive support interface offers promise for future of omega-3s

28-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

The interface between brain health and immune system function is an exciting area for future omega-3s research, panelist during a recent event agreed.

Sept. 24 Omega-3s webinar

Do omega-3s have place in pandemic plan? Tune in on Thursday to find out

22-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s are the one of the oldest and best researched of ingredients, but new science is being done all the time. A NutraIngredients-USA webinar this week will look at some of the emerging evidence in immune health, sports nutrition, cognitive benefits...

Meta analysis finds strong support for cardiovascular health benefits of omega-3s

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new meta analysis further underscores the efficacy of omega-3s in cardiovascular health, and emphasizes the importance of higher dosages in achieving these results.

Danish population study further bolsters case for vitamin K2

19-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new study on cardiovascular health using a protein as a biomarker has bolstered the evidence backing the notion that the benefits of vitamin K2 are so important that the substance should have its own RDI, a Norwegian supplier says.

New rat study highlights heart benefits of nutrient PQQ

16-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Myocardial mitochondrial dysfunction is the leading cause of chronic heart failure which affects an estimated 6.5 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Avocado pulp may speed post-exercise cardiovascular recovery: RCT

09-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming avocado pulp prior to aerobic exercise may accelerate cardiovascular recovery after exercise, with blood pressure and heart rate returning to normal levels faster than placebo, suggests a small study from Brazil.

Review paper makes strong case for new RDI for vitamin K2

30-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin K2 has vital functions beyond vitamin K1 and should be considered for its own RDI, researchers argued in a review paper published recently.

Mars says new studies on cognitive function, cardiovascular endpoints will bolster data supporting cocoa flavanols

25-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Mars says two large scale studies underway will add to the already thick dossier of data backing its cocoa flavanols dietary supplement. One study looks at cognitive function while the other has a variety of cardiovascular health endpoints.

Report: “Calm” resonates with consumers

06-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Recent research suggests that some brands may want to calm down their messaging.

Nattopharma builds case for RDI for vitamin K2

09-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

Norwegian supplier Nattopharma is helping to build a suite of scientific evidence on the broad cardiovascular health effects of Vitamin K2 that the company hopes will support an official recommendation on intakes of the substance.

New evidence emerges from Amarin’s EPA drug trial; company to appeal ruling invalidating patent

02-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

A ruling on an Amarin patent and a new paper looking through data of a clinical trial on the company’s EPA-based drug have potential implications for the omega-3s dietary supplements sector.

Amino acid found in protein sources linked to cardiovascular disease

09-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified an amino acid found in plant- and animal-based protein sources like meat, beans and soy that is linked to the development of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke and death.

The connection between poor sleep and unhealthy diet: Study

26-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Women with poor overall sleep quality consume higher amounts of added sugars associated with obesity and diabetes, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Plant-based diet may help boost bacteria that protects heart health: Study

18-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers explore the role that diet plays in gut bacteria and how it may impact cardiovascular health.

The diet-gut axis and its impact cardiometabolic health: Study

23-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Obesity and cardiometabolic diseases are often related to diet, which in turn plays a major role in shaping the human gut microbiota.

Study links vitamin D supplementation to healthier hearts in children

22-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

With a growing number of pediatricians recommending vitamin D supplements to children, the global vitamin D supplements market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2019-2024, according to Mordor Intelligence.

Aker: Krill outlook even brighter than for omega-3s as a whole

02-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Major krill oil supplier AkerBiomarine expects its subset of the omega-3s realm to outperform the sector as a whole in 2020.

OmegaQuant partners with Australian agency to drive omega-3s research

16-Dec-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new lab partnership will help drive omega-3s research in the Asia Pacific region, according to OmegaQuant, a firm that has developed a simple blood test to measure levels of these important nutrients.

Guest article

New health claims, new science, and steady sales: Why 2019 was a ‘solid’ year for omega-3s

12-Dec-2019 By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED

The year 2019 was a solid one for the omega-3 business, with sales remaining steady. In the US, the market was mostly flat, but strong regional growth in the Asia-Pacific region and other emerging markets led to category growth overall.

Cardioprotective properties found in pterostilbene: Study

19-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Sabinsa researchers and academic scientists released a new study that links the polyphenol to heart health.

Meta-analysis: Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease

02-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

People taking omega-3 supplements are at lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events but gain no benefit for stroke, according to a new meta-analysis.

New Test Strip Detects NO Levels

09-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new nitric oxide test called MyFitStrip is offering what the company calls a “next generation saliva test strip” to detect dietary inorganic nitrate and the presence of the healthy oral microflora.

Spanish researchers study cardioprotective effect of bioactive-enriched virgin olive oil in rats

29-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Olive oil enriched with bioactive compounds extracted from olive fruit and leaves had a positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol levels in rats, according to a new study.

Study: Cardiovascular benefits of beetroot juice more pronounced among older adults than younger

22-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation of nitrate-rich beetroot juice was linked to increased plasma nitrite concentrations and reduced diastolic blood pressure to a “greater degree in older adults than younger ones,” according to a paper published today.

Trade groups slam review that says most supplements, even dietary interventions, offer no cardiovascular protection

09-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

A new paper argues that there is little evidence to support the use of most supplements and dietary interventions to benefit cardiovascular health.

Critics say interpersonal variation not given enough weight in new study

09-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Disagreements about the methodologies and interpretation of results of a new systematic review on supplements, diets, and cardiovascular health focused on questions of interpersonal variation.

Variability of research methods makes establishing reference intake for polyphenols difficult, researchers argue

17-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Though the body of science around polyphenol intake generally supports its health benefits, it is “difficult to establish an evidence-based reference intake for the whole class and subclass of compounds,” researchers argue in a paper.

Dark chocolate consumption linked to improved markers of cardiovascular health in new study

29-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Eating dark chocolate was linked to improvement of several markers of cardiovascular health, according to results from a clinical trial of 30 participants conducted in Portugal.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Natreon’s cardiovascular health ingredient Crominex 3+ granted US patent

20-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

New Jersey-based ingredient supplier Natreon received a US patent on its Crominex 3+ composition, which combines chromium chloride with amla and shilajit extract.