Cardiovascular Disease

The Coronary Heart Disease Risk Reducing Effects of N-3 Fatty Acids

| Cardiovascular Disease, EFAs, Health Topics

“Since 2000, eight prospective randomized clinical trials, eight epidemiological studies, and two animal studies provide substantial and conclusive scientific evidence that omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) reduce the risks of coronary heart disease.  As explained below, the evidence is very strong and warrants approval of the following claim by the FDA without need for […]

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

| Cardiovascular Disease, Dietary Supplements, Diseases and Conditions, Health Reports

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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Blackcurrant extract: Stat!

| Blog, Cardiovascular Disease, Diseases and Conditions

Polyphenols are antioxidant plant colors and blackcurrant extract is rich in these natural compounds. According to new animal research published in the British Journal of Nutrition, black currant extract may reduce high cholesterol and high blood sugar. In a mouse study upon which the above paper is based, total (plasma) cholesterol and glucose levels were

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Oxidative Telomere Attrition, Nutritional Antioxidants And Biological Aging.

| Blog, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Diseases and Conditions, Health Reports, Health Topics, Immune System, Memory / Cognition, Men's Health, Nutrients, Senior's Health, Women's Health

Author: Michael J. Glade, PhD., F.A.C.N., C.N.S. Abstract Telomeres are strings of DNA that are not themselves genes but that extend every chromosome beyond its last gene. Terminal telomeres are sacrificed during every mitotic event in human cells (“telomere attrition”), preserving the functional genome despite the “end replication problem.” However, the “telomeric theory of biological

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Selenium + CoQ10 supplements may slash cardiovascular mortality: RCT

| Cardiovascular Disease, Diseases and Conditions

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

| Cardiovascular Disease, Diseases and Conditions

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

| Cardiovascular Disease, Diseases and Conditions

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.

| Cardiovascular Disease, Diseases and Conditions

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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Coenzyme Q10 for Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy & Congestive Heart Failure)

| Cardiovascular Disease, Diseases and Conditions, Health Advocacy

Prepared by: Hemmi N. Bhagavan, PhD, FACN, Lancaster , PA 17602, May 27, 2003 CONCLUSIONS: There is sound scientific rationale for an important role for coenzyme Q10 in the maintenance of cardiovascular health in general and in the management of heart disease and in particular heart failure. Review of published literature in peer-reviewed journals on

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