cardiovascular

Bet on beta glucans? It’s a sure thing for heart health

One type of fiber that has attracted a great deal of lately is beta-glucan, a glucose biopolymer found in the cell walls of grains (such as barley and oats) and in mushrooms (such as maitake, reishi and shiitake), in addition to seaweed and algae. Beta-glucan has been the focus of an increasing number of studies […]

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Selenium + CoQ10 supplements may slash cardiovascular mortality: RCT

By Stephen Daniells, 25-May-2012 Long-term supplementation with a combination of selenium and co-enzyme Q10 may decrease cardiovascular mortality by about 6%, according to a new study from Sweden with ‘results that cannot be ignored’. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cardiovascular-health/Selenium-CoQ10-supplements-may-slash-cardiovascular-mortality-RCT

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Folic acid supplements may slow artery hardening: Study

By Stephen Daniells, 06-Jun-2012 Daily supplements containing folic acid may reduce hardening of the arteries and counter the development of atherosclerosis, suggests a new meta-analysis by Chinese scientists. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cardiovascular-health/Folic-acid-supplements-may-slow-artery-hardening-Study

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Omega-3s may lower heart failure risk by 15%: Meta-analysis

By Stephen Daniells, 11-Jun-2012 Increased intakes of omega-3s and higher blood levels of the fatty acids are associated with a 15% decrease in the risk of heart failure, says a new meta-analysis. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cardiovascular-health/Omega-3s-may-lower-heart-failure-risk-by-15-Meta-analysis

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In Europe It’s Fish Oil After Heart Attacks, but Not in U.S.

By Elisabeth Rosenthal  |  October 3, 2006 ROME Every patient in the cardiac care unit at the San Filippo Neri Hospital who survives a heart attack goes home with a prescription for purified fish oil, or omega-3 fatty acids. It is clearly recommended in international guidelines, said Dr. Massimo Santini, the hospitals chief of cardiology,

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