Results from a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology showed that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3s reduced the risk of cardiac death by a statistically-significant average of 8 percent.
A beverage to support healthy cholesterol levels and a turmeric-based cardiovascular supplement are among the top five products vying for the 2017 CPG Editor's Choice Award in Heart Health.
The health benefits of astaxanthin ranges from heart to sports to skin and beyond, but nutrition brands that supply this ‘king of carotenoids’ need to ensure the potent antioxidant doesn’t degrade during the formulation process, and they need to...
A new study of renal transplant recipients, a group shown to express subclinical vitamin K deficiency, examined whether K2 supplementation would correct this deficiency and thus improve arterial stiffness.
Omega-3s benefit the body in myriad ways, from heart health to cognitive health, it’s no wonder they’re called essential fatty acids. Even though the body requires them, it’s difficult to find omega-3s in dietary sources, making supplementation...
The long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFSs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have a proven record to benefit heart health, according to long-time omega-3 researcher Bruce J. Holub, Ph.D., university professor...
The heart doesn't work in isolation, and supplementing with ingredients targeted only at the heart will have effects elsewhere. And the opposite is true; nutrients for other body systems, such as the gut, will affect the heart. In this podcast...
Stand out ingredients in the heart health market are phytosterols, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and garlic; omega-3 are still strong, but sales are declining. However, the big ingredient innovation in heart health ingredients is probiotics, according to...
The heart health ingredient market is big--US$1.1 billion in the United States and $2 billion worldwide--but there is still room for growth, given the aging population and the high incidence rate of heart issues in high-income countries. In this...
In addition to its positive effects on cardiovascular and bone health, vitamin K is also believed to function as an insulin-sensitizing agent, promoting improved glucose tolerance.
