Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Consumption of 10 g of dried barberry a day resulted in improved flow mediated dilation and MCP-1, while also decreasing the circulating levels of ICAM-1 in subjects with hypertension. Cardiovascular diseases are major...
Stretching the Musculoskeletal System Improves Vascular Function
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Passive stretching (PS) is an effective non-pharmaceutical approach for improving vascular function particularly for those with limited mobility. Vascular function and arterial stiffness are important markers of cardiovascular health and...
Pycnogenol Helps Alleviate Symptoms of Raynaud Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This pilot study suggests the use of Pycnogenol® for patients with mild Raynaud Syndrome in lieu of more dangerous and expensive treatments. Raynaud Syndrome (RS) is a rare vascular disease characterized by reduced blood...
Effects of Whey Protein on Cardiovascular Measures in Older Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, whey protein isolate (WPI) improved cardiovascular function in older adults, but had no significant effect on cerebrovascular or neurocognitive function. One of the effects of aging is reduction of the elastic...
Telomere Length Associated with Insulin Resistance and Arterial Stiffness in Absence of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study found that decreased telomere length was associated with increased arterial stiffness, increased aging, and impaired glucose metabolism. Studies have determined that changes occur within the immune system with age,...
Study Examines the Effects of Heat-Treated Foods on Blood Vessel Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High temperature broiling and frying of foods produces higher blood levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) than low temperature steaming and boiling of foods. According to the latest statistics from the American Diabetes...
Pure Epicatechin and Quercetin May Help Reduce Endothelial Dysfunction and Inflammation in Pre-Hypertensive Patients
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blinded, crossover trial, clinical research study, epicatechin and quercetin significantly decreased endothelial dysfunction (10.5%) and inflammation (10.1%) serum biomarkers...
Curcumin Benefits Blood Vessel Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Two hundred mgs of a commercial curcumin formulation, when taken for 8 weeks, significantly improved blood flow and blood vessel health in participating subjects compared to those in the placebo group. Cardiovascular diseases,...
Seabuckthorn Seed Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Hypertension in Human Subjects
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized double blind-placebo controlled study, seabuckthorn seed oil significantly lowered systolic (6.8%), diastolic blood pressure (5.5%), cardiovascular risk (20% total cholesterol), and increased antioxidants...
Curcuminoids Lower Atherogenesis Risk in Type-2 Diabetes Patients
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. Three and six-month supplementation with curcumin saw a significant decrease (10% and 14%) in atherogenic risk factors in type-2 diabetes patients versus placebo group. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most common form of...
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