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.
Aging consumers are focused on their overall health and energy as well as on specific conditions, such as heart health and brain health. Supplement brands that want to target this important demographic would be smart to focus on healthy lifestyles...
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Aug 03, 2017
Although dietary flaxseed has proven a powerful nutritional intervention in patients with hypertension and peripheral artery disease (PAD), its specific influence on central blood pressure (cBP) has been less elucidated.
