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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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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By Stephen Daniells, 30-May-2012 Supplements of B vitamins may reduce the risk of stroke by about 12%, according to a new meta-analysis published in Clinical Nutrition. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cardiovascular-health/B-vitamins-may-reduce-stroke-risk-Meta-analysis
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By Nathan Gray, 04-Jun-2012 Consumption of dark chocolate could help to shrink the risk of heart disease in people with metabolic syndrome, according to new scientific data. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cardiovascular-health/Dark-chocolate-consumption-linked-with-heart-benefits
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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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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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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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