by Becky | Oct 6, 2023 | 2022, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health
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…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2022 | Botanicals, Obesity, Polyphenols, Weight Control
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. A polyphenol extract combination (Lemon verbena and Hibiscus extracts, standardized in verbascocide and anthocyanins, mixed in a 65%-35% ratio) decreased appetite sensation and reduced fat mass in overweight and obese subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 10, 2017 | 2017, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Kidney Health, Stones
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of daily supplementation with either 10 mg of Hibiscus –derived anthocyanins or 10 mg of Lisinopril demonstrated that hibiscus is as significantly effective in improving blood pressure values and increasing urine volume and creatine clearance as Lisinopril.
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by Becky | Sep 29, 2016 | 2013, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Infant and Children's Health, Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementing with 2 grams of an antioxidant rich hibiscus powder for one month, saw significant improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol levels in participating adolescents.
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