by Becky | Dec 28, 2021 | 2021, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Consumption of 10 g of dried barberry a day resulted in improved flow mediated dilation and MCP-1, while also decreasing the circulating levels of ICAM-1 in subjects with hypertension. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 16, 2021 | 2021, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show supplementing the diet with pecans or adding pecans to the diet can help improve multiple blood cholesterol levels. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 11, 2021 | 2021, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 6-week high resistance inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) significantly improved blood pressure in healthy adults (p<0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Sep 13, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Four red blood cell fatty acids were found to serve as predictors of all-cause mortality. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 10, 2021 | Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest bitter and strong-tasting vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, show a favorable impact on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and blood pressure. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 9, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Sweeteners
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Data from the current trial does not appear to support a relationship between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and prevalence of coronary artery calcium. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 13, 2021 | Cardiovascular Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This large study of U.S. men and women showed that a higher intake of olive oil was associated with significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 6, 2021 | 2021, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants with moderate intake of vegetable nitrate had a 15% lower risk of CVD. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 17, 2021 | 2021, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Caffeinated coffee intake was significantly associated with a reduced risk of heart failure. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 16, 2021 | 2021, Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study results demonstrate an inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and subclinical inflammation for healthy older men. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 7, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with 52%, 58%, and 26% higher risk of dying from IHD/ cerebrovascular disease, CVD, and all-cause mortality, respectively. (more…)
by Becky | May 25, 2021 | Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids significantly improved heart rate (p= 0.009) and pulse wave velocity (p= 0.014) in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). (more…)
by Becky | May 17, 2021 | 2016, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of supplementation with Bergavit® was shown to significantly improve not only plasma lipid levels in subjects with moderate hypercholesterolemia, but lipoprotein profile as well. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that higher leisure time physical activity was associated with reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality risk, while higher occupational physical activity was associated with increased risk, independent of each other. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2021, Blood Lipids, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. An analyses of phenotype and genes suggests that long-term heavy coffee drinkers with elevated LDL cholesterol may have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Weight loss and sports supplements containing deterenol have been associated with serious adverse events including cardiac arrest. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2021 | 2020, Amino Acids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that diets lower in sulfur amino acids (SAA) and very close to the estimated daily requirement (EAR) of 15 mg/kg/day, are associated with a reduced risk for cardiometabolic diseases. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2021 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides information which adds to existing data that various hormone therapy (HT) regimens may contribute to or protect against the deposition of heart fat and CVD risk. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 30, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetarianism, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a plant-based diet is associated with decreased trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, weight and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and offers a healthy alternative to a red meat diet. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 16, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Restricted Diets, Sleep, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After twelve-weeks of time-restricted eating, study participants with metabolic syndrome (Mets) experienced weight loss, healthier body composition, lower blood pressure, and decreased levels of cardiovascular disease-promoting lipids. (more…)