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...
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...
B vitamins may reduce stroke risk: Meta-analysis
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
Dark chocolate consumption linked with heart benefits
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
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
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...
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...