by nhri | Dec 5, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid/Pantothene
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that taking 600 mg of pantethine for 16 weeks lowered LDL cholesterol by 15%, triglycerides by 14% and raised good cholesterol by 17% in 201 high risk cardiovascular subjects. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 19, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochemestry. 53 males who supplemented with 150 mg of CoQ10 for 14 days had a 13 % decrease in total LDL cholesterol, most of which was the very atherogenic high density LDL. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 2, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Nuts and Seeds, Vegetarianism, Whole Grains
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In a study with 351 patients with high levels of fats in the blood, specific dietary modifications (viscous fiber, plant sterols, soy and nuts) significantly reduced serum LDL cholesterol were recommended. This resulted in a 10% reduced risk for coronary heart disease. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 10, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Whole Foods - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 24 young adults, those consuming oat bran had 10% greater improvement in total cholesterol and other benefits. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Infant and Children's Health, Nuts and Seeds, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who ate Brazil nuts for 16 weeks, significantly increased their selenium blood levels and decreased their LDL, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels compared to those who ate no Brazil nuts. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A review of studies involving 214,426 participants showed researchers that the relative risk of death from a sudden cardiac event was significantly lower (35.1%) in those who consumed at least 250 mg per day of omega-3 oil compared to those who consumed less than 250 mg per day of omega-3 oil. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Amino Acids, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Fitness and Exercise, L-Theanine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking theanine reduced heart rate by 6% and reaction time by 14% compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 19, 2011 | 2011, Cardiovascular Health, DHA, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study showed that 540 mg EPA and 360 mg DHA per day increased large artery elasticity by 21%. (more…)
by nhri | May 25, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 16 healthy adults demonstrated that those who ate 90 grams of pecans per test meal doubled their blood levels of vitamin E 8 hours after the test meal while their blood antioxidant levels increased and their LDL oxidation significantly decreased. (more…)
by nhri | May 11, 2011 | Antioxidants, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, Whole Grains
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Studies have shown that whole grain intake is proactive against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. (more…)
by nhri | May 2, 2011 | Cardiovascular Health, Heart Attack, Vitamin C
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. In a recent clinical trial of patients with mild to moderate congestive heart failure, researchers found that vitamin C infusions produced a remarkable improvement in their heart function. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 27, 2011 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pycnogenol was found to decrease ankle swelling by 35%, and a 20% decrease in disability, compared to a control group. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 20, 2011 | 2004, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research has suggested that whole grains can significantly benefit blood sugar and blood vessel health. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 12, 2011 | 2011, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 12, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Lycopene
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that daily supplementation with 25 mg of lycopene was effective in reducing LDL cholesterol by about 10%. Lycopene was also superior to placebo in lowering systolic blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2011 | Calcium, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Minerals
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. An informed criticism of a meta analysis showing a link between calcium supplementation and myocardial infarction. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2011 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Probiotics, Soy Isoflavones, Women's Health
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Health problems can come from environmental pollutants and pharmaceuticals. Soy isoflavones and probiotics are helpful. Hormone therapy leads to increased homone dependent cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 21, 2011 | 2011, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Potassium, Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Higher potassium intake is significantly associated with a 21% lower risk of stroke. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 2, 2011 | 2010, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Spirulina
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This review of 11 researches showed that those taking 65-153 mg of soy isoflavones per day for 1-12 months lowered blood pressure in people that had high blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 19, 2011 | 2010, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this study, sesame protein isolate is associated with decreases in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol, and increases in HDL cholesterol. (more…)