by Becky | Dec 12, 2016 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Fats and Oils - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participants who consumed 15 grams of Argan oil daily for 30 days had significant decreases in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and cell damage levels; however, their vitamin D blood levels increased significantly. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 5, 2016 | 2015, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Quercetin
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blinded, crossover trial, clinical research study, epicatechin and quercetin significantly decreased endothelial dysfunction (10.5%) and inflammation (10.1%) serum biomarkers compared to the baseline and placebo groups. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 29, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Curcumin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Two hundred mgs of a commercial curcumin formulation, when taken for 8 weeks, significantly improved blood flow and blood vessel health in participating subjects compared to those in the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 28, 2016 | 2016, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects significantly reduced their total cholesterol and LDL levels after 4 weeks of daily supplementation with 5 grams of chlorella while the placebo group had an 11 % increase in total cholesterol and a 13.5% increase in LDL cholesterol. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 19, 2016 | 2016, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Carotenoids, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Carotenoid rich tomato extract, when consumed for 2 weeks and then followed by consumption of a high fat breakfast with a 20 minute bloodwork follow-up, significantly reduced oxidized LDL by 13.1% in healthy participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 18, 2016 | 2016, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Hypercholesterolemia patients (on statin drugs), who supplemented with 4 grams of omega 3 per day for 8 weeks, saw significant improvements in large artery elasticity, and decreased blood pressure, triglycerides, and apB concentration.
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by Becky | Oct 4, 2016 | 2016, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Fats and Oils - General
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized double blind-placebo controlled study, seabuckthorn seed oil significantly lowered systolic (6.8%), diastolic blood pressure (5.5%), cardiovascular risk (20% total cholesterol), and increased antioxidants levels (6.4%) compared to baseline and placebo in a group of males living in high altitude. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Heart Attack
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A large study of 67,640 Swedish adults shows that those who ate 3-4 servings of chocolate per week significantly reduced their risk of myocardial infarction by 20% compared to non-consumers of chocolate.
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by Becky | Sep 6, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study of 1276 participants with cardiovascular disease revealed that those with the lowest blood levels of magnesium had a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery calcification (a predictor of cardiovascular disease and death).
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by Antonella | Jul 26, 2016 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. A study shows that acupuncture can be used successfully to reduce high blood pressure in approximately 70% of hypertensive individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 18, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Overweight or obese study participants, who supplemented with 350 mg of magnesium per day for 6 months, had a significant improvement in urinary magnesium levels and a significant improvement in arterial stiffness and overall blood vessel health compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 18, 2016 | 2015, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Olive Leaf Extract
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with olive leaf significantly improved arterial stiffness and levels of an inflammatory protein called IL-8, which is a predictor of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 14, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Longevity, Whole Grains
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A meta-analysis of 14 studies (786,076 participants), found an inverse association between grain consumption and the following 3 categories: mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 9, 2016 | 2015, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Olive Leaf Extract
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A 6 week supplementation with olive leaf extract significantly decreased both systolic and diastolic blood pressures as well as total and LDL cholesterol which could equate to a cardiovascular risk reduction of 4.2% and 9.75%.
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by Becky | May 3, 2016 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Lutein
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Individuals given lutein saw a 75.3% decrease in the inflammatory protein IL-6. (more…)
by Becky | May 2, 2016 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vegetarianism
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Vegan diet is rich in antioxidants but significantly low in calcium and vitamin D. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2014, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Five grams daily Chlorella reduced serum triglycerides by 10%. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Individuals consuming olive oil have a 38% reduced risk of obesity. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Cardiovascular Health, Infant and Children's Health, Vitamin D - Heart, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Very low vitamin D levels in children are associated with a significantly higher prevalence of carotid artery wall thickness and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2014, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - Heart
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small human study, those getting vitamin D improved blood pressure by 8.4% and 30.6% improvement in blood fraction injection. (more…)