The Association Between the Dietary Intake of Coenzyme Q10 and New-Onset Hypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between the dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 and new-onset hypertension. (more…)
Cocoa Consumption Improves Specific Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Cocoa polyphenol is associated with reduced fasting blood glucose, LDL and total cholesterol, as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure. (more…)
Physical Activity Associated with Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers found that individuals with high vigorous physical activity once a week had a significantly lower risk of mild cognitive impairment [HR = 0.80, P < 0.05]. (more…)
A Very Low Carbohydrate Diet Compared with the DASH Diet in Overweight or Obese Adults with Hypertension and Diabetes or Prediabetes
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a very low-carbohydrate diet results in greater improvements in weight, glycemic control, and systolic blood pressure than the DASH diet. (more…)
The Association of Flavonoid Intake with Mortality in Patients with Hypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that increased flavonoid intake is associated with lower mortality in patients with hypertension. (more…)
Association of Dietary Fructose and Sodium Consumption with the Incidence of Hypertensive Targeted Organ Damage
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Individuals in the low fructose/ low sodium group also had higher odds of coronary calcification if they were diagnosed with high blood pressure at baseline (P<0.001). (more…)
The Effect of Low Dose Licorice Intake on Blood Pressure and Renin and Aldosterone Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that the daily intake of a low dose of licorice is associated with increased blood pressure and decreased levels of renin and aldosterone. (more…)
The Comparative Effects of Tai Chi and Aerobic Exercise on the Blood Pressure of Adults with Prehypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that tai chi is more effective than aerobic exercise in reducing systolic blood pressure in adults with prehypertension. (more…)
The Association Between Egg Consumption and the Development of Hypertension and Steatotic Liver Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that egg consumption is associated with a decreased risk of hypertension in adults with or without steatotic liver disease. (more…)
Aromatherapy Improves Symptoms of Anxiety in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. After treatment with chamomile aromatherapy, researchers observed a significant reduction in heart rate (P <0.001), systolic blood pressure (P <0.001), and diastolic blood pressure (P<0.001). (more…)
Relative Carbohydrate Intake Casually Associated with Lower Risk of Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Data from meta-analyses of multivariable mendelian randomization estimates show that each one-standard deviation higher relative carbohydrate intake was associated with a 71% lower risk of hypertension. (more…)
Possible Beneficial Effects of a Mixture of Natural Activators of Autophagy on Oxidative Stress and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Hypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. A mixture of activators of autophagy may have beneficial effects on oxidative stress and arterial stiffness in hypertensive patients. (more…)
Hibiscus May Be An Effective Tool for CVD Risk Mitigation
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Hibiscus demonstrated lowering effects on blood pressure similar to pharmaceuticals with no significant difference between the two treatments. (more…)
Subjects Following DASH Diet Associated with Reduced Risk of Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. South Asian immigrant participants in the highest DASH score category had a 67% less chance of developing hypertension compared to subjects in the lowest DASH score category. (more…)
Higher Sodium/Potassium Ratio Associated with Increased Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the cross-sectional analysis using data from 2016-2018 KHANES shows a positive association between a higher Na/K ratio and an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of hypertension in older adults. (more…)
Cornelian Cherry Positively Affects Body Composition in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Based on the results of this study, cornelian cherry supported improvement in blood pressure, body fat percentage, and body fat mass in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver. (more…)
Higher Legume Intake Associated with Improved Blood Pressure Control in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Multivariate analysis shows that systolic and diastolic blood pressure values were significantly and inversely associated with legume consumption (p < 0.001; p = 0.014, respectively). (more…)
Blueberry Consumption Improves Endothelial Function in Post-Menopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 22 g daily of freeze-dried blueberry powder resulted in a 96% increase in FMD/SRAUC compared to baseline (p < 0.05) and was unchanged in the placebo group (p > 0.05). (more…)
Flaxseed Reduces Diastolic and Systolic Blood Pressure in Adults with Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this meta-analysis of 33 trials with 2427 subjects using a dose-response analysis indicated a trend to a significant impact of flaxseed dosage on systolic blood pressure (Pnon-linear) = 0.04). (more…)
Fermented Garlic Extract Improves Blood Pressure and Blood Flow in Adult Subject
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the randomized controlled trial show that administration of one tablet of encapsulated FGE consisting of 180 mg of dried FGE containing 7 mg of inorganic NO2– significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p=0.001) compared to baseline values. (more…)
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