Cardiovascular Health

Study Further Substantiates Vitamin K2’s Cardiovascular Benefits

The latest research provides more evidence that vitamin K2 as MK-7 may decrease arterial stiffening, and induce weight loss in women.

07.07.20

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Food as Medicine

More consumers are looking for specific health benefits from their purchases, compared to passive messages like ‘clean label.’

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 07.06.20

Oat and Rye Bran Fibers Shown to Alter Gut Microbiota Beneficially

A newly published experimental study found that mice exposed to a Western diet model lost weight and had less liver inflammation.

07.02.20

Vitamin K1 Deficiency Associated with All-cause Mortality, but Not CVD

While K1 is understood to be active in dependent proteins found within the liver, a cohort-based study found that it was not associated with reduced levels of vascular calcification which leads to CVD.

06.30.20

NattoPharma Weighs in on the Case for a Separate Vitamin K2 RDI

Due to the unique health benefits achieved by vitamin K2, which K1 lacks, those at the forefront of vitamin K2 research are calling for a unique RDI.

06.24.20

NattoPharma, KD Pharma Partner to Promote New Ingredient

The two companies have formulated a cardiovascular health ingredient that combines KD Nutra’s high concentrate omega-3s with NattoPharma’s MK-7.

06.24.20

Viome Launches At-Home RNA Test Kits Targeting Nutrition

The company’s kits will be used to determine genetic expressions as they relate to gut microbiome, cellular health, biological age, stress response, and more.

06.18.20

Kappa Bioscience’s K2VITAL Receives Vegan Certification

K2 and calcium are abundant in many animal products, leading to a demand for vegan alternatives in dietary supplements.

06.15.20

Cochrane Database Study Shows Significant Link Between Heart Disease and Saturated Fats

In spite of a collection of contradictory studies on saturated fat health risks, Cochrane cardiologists suggest the “fat wars” are over.

06.02.20

The Complex, Crowded Landscape of Heart Health

With a growing myriad of ways nutrition affects the heart, it’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of this thriving industry segment.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.20

Adding Spices To A Meal Can Reduce Inflammation, Researchers Say

A blend of basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, ginger, oregano, parsley, red pepper, rosemary, thyme and turmeric were used.

05.29.20

Carob Extract Shows Benefit in Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome

The ancient biblical fruit showed positive impacts on several metabolic factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

05.28.20

Vitamin K2 Associated with Lower CHD Risk in Cohort Study

Over 11 years, vitamin K2 proved to be cardio-protective, while vitamin K1 did not yield this statistical benefit.

05.28.20

Kappa Bioscience Launches Educational Program on Vitamins D3 and K2

The material provides a rundown on the latest research showing synergistic properties in this pairing and more.

05.18.20

Standardized Black Seed Oil Shown to Optimize Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

The phytochemical unique to Nigella sativa has garnered a recent groundswell of scientific intrigue, and has been used for millenia in ancient medicine.

05.06.20