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Category Archives: Health and Nutrition
Onion compound linked to lower blood pressure
A new study, published in the Journal of Nutrition (November 2007, Volume 137, Pages 2405-2411) titled “Quercetin Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Subjects”, is said to be the first to report the blood pressure-lowering activity of this flavonol. The study … Continue reading
Garlic and Vitamin-C: Good for your blood pressure.
Publishing in the journal Nutrition Research scientists showed that a combination of garlic and vitamin-C are effective in helping those with marginally elevated blood pressure to get it down. They reported that while garlic alone provided some benefit, vitamin-C alone … Continue reading
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Tagged Blood pressure, garlic, Health, Heart disease, Hypertension, Nutrition, Vitamin, Vitamin C
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Lutein and zeaxanthin – new links to cardiovascular health!
Lutein is a yellow-to-orange pigment or phytochemical found mostly in plants and works as an antioxidant in your body to reduce the damage done by free radicals. Lutein is a carotenoid and is related to vitamin A. Other carotenoids include … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpha-Carotene, Cardiovascular disease, Carotenoid, Cryptoxanthin, Immune system, Lutein, Nutrition, Zeaxanthin
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Don’t overlook minerals on “Your Heart Health plan!”
Though the research on whole foods – including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish – may and their relevance to cardiovascular health currently overshadow studies on minerals, new research on minerals is happening. Here are some examples: Magnesium: Is it an … Continue reading
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Tagged C-reactive protein, CRP, Dana King, Inflammation, Journal of Nutrition, Magnesium, Mineral, Research
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
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Although many pregnant women with high blood pressure have healthy babies without serious problems, high blood pressure can be dangerous for both the mother and the baby. Women with pre-existing, or chronic, high blood pressure are…
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Calcium: a possible key regarding hypertension and pre-eclampsia risk during pregnancy
A large scale review of studies of calcium intake and risk of hypertension and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy suggests this is an important discussion for women to have with their obstetrician. The review, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews … Continue reading
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Tagged Calcium, Health, Hypertension, Obstetrics, Pre-eclampsia, Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Birth, Reproductive Health
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Four studies show the whole grain connection to heart health
A 1998 study of 34,000 women showed that those who ate at least one serving of whole grains per day had between a 30% and a 36% lower risk of heart disease. (“Whole-Grain Intake May Reduce the Risk of Ischemic … Continue reading
Omega-3 and Heart Health – The link is now stronger
The importance of omega-3 fatty acids to human health first appeared as benefits to the heart. They were initially identified as heart-health protectors that helped keep cholesterol balanced, triglycerides low and blood flow easier through veins and arteries. Decades … Continue reading
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