Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Annurca polyphenol extract effectively lowers cholesterol and fatty acid synthesis by reprogramming hepatic cell metabolism and promoting mitochondrial respiration, lipolysis, and fatty acid beta-oxidation. The prevention...
A Polyphenolic Extract from Annurca Apples Raises HDL and Lowers LDL Cholesterol
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Polyphenolic extract from Annurca apples, native to Italy, significantly reduced LDL-C by 37.5%, total cholesterol by 24.9% and significantly increased HDL cholesterol by 49.2%. Cardiovascular disease remains a major health...
Grape Polyphenols Reduce Intestinal Reactive Oxygen Species in Mice with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with poorly bioavailable grape polyphenol extract significantly increased free radical scavenging activity of the altered gut microbiome in metabolically compromised obese high fat diet-fed mice. More than...
Polyphenol Extracts from Italian Annurca Apples Increase Cholesterol Excretion in Gut
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. AMD, a novel neutraceutical product formulated with Annurca apple polyphenolic extracts, significantly decreased the solubility and absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. Annurca polyphenol extract (APE) has been shown in vitro studies...
Wild Blueberry Supplementation Supports Memory in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that supplementation with a proprietary formulation of purified wild blueberry extract (WBE111), with a polyphenol profile as low as 50 mg, is associated with improved episodic memory performance and...
Natural Apple Extract Promotes Hair Growth and Enhances Keratin Expression
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Dietary supplementation with 1000 mg of a natural apple extract with added biotin, zinc and selenium (AMSbzs) promoted hair growth by increasing hair density, weight, and keratin content and improved skin quality within a...
Greek Mountain Tea Extract Improves Cognition, Mood, and Cerebral Blood Flow
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Two doses of Sideritis scardica (Greek mountain tea) were capable of improving aspects of cognitive function and mood, specifically increased cerebral blood flow, information processing, memory, and anxiety, in a group of...
Strawberry and Cranberry Polyphenols Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Overweight and Obese Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A six-week consumption of 333 mg of strawberry and cranberry polyphenols significantly improved insulin sensitivity in the polyphenol group compared to the control. An estimated 30.3 million Americans suffer from diabetes, costing $327...
Dark Chocolate Shown to Improve Cardiovascular Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study participants who consumed ten grams of dark chocolate had a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure and heart rate compared to the control group who ate white chocolate. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for...
Proanthocyanidin Reduces Markers of Oxidative Stress in Army Cadets
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results found a reduced cardiovascular risk associated with decreased LDL oxidation in the participating military personnel who supplemented with a single dose (200 mg proanthocyanidins) from dry Vitis vinifera...
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