cardiovascular health
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Trends, ingredients and research to support better cardiovascular health. “She has a heart of gold,” “His heart is set on it,” and “She knew it by heart” are just a few of the common “heart” phrases used to describe one’s state of mind, feelings or abilities. Most people consider the metaphorical when hearing the word ...
Cocoa Supplements Show Surprising Anti-aging Potential
Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In a new study from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), investigators from Mass General Brigham and their colleagues looked at changes in five age-related markers of inflammation among participants who received daily cocoa supplements over ...
Ailsa Hichens, Nutritionist and Coach
Ailsa Hichens is a registered nutritionist and coach based in the United Kingdom with more than 10 years working in women’s health education. Her specialist area is in menopause and midlife health and her mission is to inspire real women living sometimes messy lives to create a life they love by eating and living well. ...
Vitamin K1 & K2 as MK-7 and MK-4: Differences and Applications
Vitamin K, particularly vitamin K2, represents a significant segment of the vitamin market. In fact, the global vitamin K2 market size was estimated at $421.1 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.8 percent from 2024 to 2030.1 Certainly, vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7) has been recognized for its role ...
Researchers Develop Blood Test For Measuring Levels of Critical Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Researchers at McMaster University and the University of Guelph (Canada) have discovered a new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, which according to the researchers, makes it much easier to access information that is critical to cardiovascular and cognitive health, but which has previously been challenging to gather. While the ...
Inositol-enhanced Arginine Silicate for Cognitive Performance and Energy in eSports Athletes
Just in case you’re thinking that supplements for eSports (i.e., electronic sports; aka gamers) is a niche market, consider that approximately 74 percent of households in the U.S. have at least one family member who plays video games and about 3 billion people worldwide are gamers.1 Not only that, but eSports has now developed into ...
Joseph Keenan, MD
Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Department of Family Practice and Community Health Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Department of Food Science and Nutrition Former Director of the Family Practice Residency Program and the University of Minnesota Geriatrics Fellowship Program. Dr. Joe Keenan has been doing research, focusing primarily on preventive cardiology, for more than 35 ...
Only 1 in 5 People in the U.S. Has Optimal Heart Health
Approximately 80 percent of people in the U.S. have low to moderate cardiovascular health based on the American Heart Association’s new Life’s Essential 8 checklist according to a new study published in the journal Circulation. Life’s Essential 8, also published in Circulation, details the association’s updated guidance to measure cardiovascular health, adding healthy sleep as essential for ...
Natural Solutions for Bone, Joint & Muscle Support
As the U.S. population ages, bone, joint and muscle issues are becoming more prevalent. Here are some natural solutions and products that practitioners may want to consider for their patients. Bone, joint and muscle issues plague a significant number of people during their lifetimes, especially as they age. In recent years, these issues have become ...
Listen to Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Dietary supplements and lifestyle changes can help to support cardiovascular health. There are several deadly diseases that plague the American population and cause severe illness, disability and death. None, however, are as common a heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. ...
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