by nhri | Jul 11, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study which involved 23 patients indicated that after 8 weeks of treatment, the amount of arteries dilated increased from 5.3% to 7.0% while no change was observed in the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 11, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Ornithine
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a small human study on a stationary bicycle those taking an ornithine supplement had less reduction in pedalling speed. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 56 obese participants, those given green tea extract had significant improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and inflammatory markers. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2012 | 2012, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Whole grain users reduce risk of diabetes by 26%, cardiovascular disease by 21%, and 23% less weight gain. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, DHA, Diabetes, Fish Oil Supplements, Obesity, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Omega 3 reduced irregular heartbeat by 29%. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 21, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Obesity
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study involving 559 teens aged 14-18 revealed that dietary fiber decreased body fat percentage and markers of inflammation. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 21, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin B6, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those with highest vitamin B6 blood levels had 42% lower levels of the inflammatory protein, 14% lower in homocysteine levels, 21% lower rate in cardiovascular disease and 40% lower rate in diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 19, 2012 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four studies have indicated that nut consumption is related to reduced risk in coronary heart disease. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 12, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the lowest 30% of vitamin D Blood levels had a 24% increased overall incidence of heart disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality compared to those with the highest 30% of vitamin D levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 12, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Folic Acid & Folate
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies indicate that folic acid supplementation may be effective in reducing the progression of “carotid-intima media thickness”, particularly in subjects with chronic kidney disease or who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 11, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. The intake of magnesium has been associated with lowering death from cardiovascular disease because it regulates blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 11, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 1811 patients with metabolic syndrome those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had 62% lower rates of cardiovascular disease, 60% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and 69% lower rates of peripheral vascular disease. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 6, 2012 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin K, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 17, 344 women showed that those in the highest 25% of vitamin K2 intake had an 11% reduced risk of heart disease compared to those in the lowest 25% of vitamin K2 intake. (more…)
by nhri | May 18, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Folic Acid & Folate
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 20 year study showed that those with the highest 20% of folic acid intake had a 52% reduced risk of getting high blood pressure compared to those with the lowest 20% of folic acid intake.
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by nhri | May 1, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Vegetarianism, Vitamin B12
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows vegetarians have a high rate of vitamin B12 deficiency, high salt intake and raised blood fat concentrations and that consuming vitamin B12 had a 9% improvement in blood flow. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 20, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participants consuming pistachios had a 6.4% decrease in the total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol ratio, 43% increase in blood vessel relaxation, 4.5 % decrease in Body Mass Index, and 24% improvement in a marker for inflammation. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 17, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Processed Foods
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Deaths of men could be reduced by 9.3% and women by 7.6% if these men and women consumed less than 0.5 serving of red meat per day, a study of 22 years revealed. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 9, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Taurine, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research showed that women with higher blood levels of taurine resulted in a 45-60% reduction in the risk for hypertension. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 19, 2012 | 2011, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Fruits and Vegetables, Respiratory Health, Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research in 388,122 men and women, those with the highest 20% of fiber intake had a 22% reduced risk of death from all causes. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 20, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 22 studies involving 1173 patients shows that magnesium supplementation appears to achieve a small but clinically significant reduction in blood pressure “ making it worthy of future prospective large randomized trials.” (more…)