Cardiovascular Health

Omega-3 Supplement Market Influenced by Research, Sourcing, Pandemic Trends

This mature and healthy market is likely to offer growing product diversity and continuing scientific analysis.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 10.08.21

Just Juice it Launches Line of Organic Juice Shots

The new line of vegetable juices are cold-pressed to preserve enzymes and other phytonutrients.

10.04.21

Indena, Alvinesa Launch Organic Grapeseed Extract

Enovita will be upcycled from vineyards in Spain, and formulated for cardiovascular and stress support.

10.04.21

Omega-3 Supplementation Linked to Reduced Biomarker of Head Trauma in Football Players

In two NCAA teams, athletes taking omega-3 supplements saw reduced concentrations in Nf-L, which are thought to spike throughout a football season.

09.30.21

Plant Sterols Supplement Linked to Lowered Cholesterol

Sterols in a new gummy formulation were linked to 5.8% average reductions in LDL cholesterol in a 50-participant study.

09.28.21

Pharmactive Implements New Green Extraction Tech for Aged Black Garlic

Using more sustainable methods, the company will now offer a more concentrated version of its aged black garlic formula.

09.27.21

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Ginseng Formula Study Shows Improvements in Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The study on Farlong Pharmaceutical’s NotoGinseng will be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.

09.20.21

Sustaining Healthy Weight & Body Composition with Nutraceuticals

The multifaceted causes and effects of being overweight continue to challenge consumers. But there are also many advanced solutions.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.09.21

MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 Patents Granted in Canada and South Korea

The company’s nature-identical synthesis of vitamin K2 as MK-7 adds to the ingredient’s patent portfolio.

09.08.21

Plant-Based Diet May Lead to Lower Ubiquinol Concentrations

The authors of the study recommend supplementation with this form of CoQ10 for vegans and vegetarians.

08.31.21

Low Vitamin D Associated with Increased Insulin Resistance in Obese Women

Obesity may heighten the likelihood of both vitamin D deficiency and insulin resistance through the same inflammatory pathway, researchers in Brazil found.

08.31.21

Omega-3 Research Review Concludes Supplementation May Reduce Risk of Heart Failure

Omega-3 fatty acids, prevalent in fish and other seafood, exert significant effects on cardiac remodeling and fibrosis, the authors of a new review report.

08.30.21

Cardiovascular Health | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

Sugar Reduction in Packaged Foods, Drinks Could Prevent Disease & Save Billions in Healthcare Costs

Researchers create a model to simulate and quantify the health, economic, and equity impacts of a sugar-reduction policy.

Online Exclusives08.30.21

Flavonoids Linked to Improved Blood Pressure Levels with Help From Gut Bacteria

In over 900 participants, flavonoids were linked to potential protective effects on the cardiovascular system with a possible link to their gut microbiomes.

08.30.21

NMN Boosts Aerobic Capacity in Runners, Study Finds

This was the first study on NMN of its kind to investigate impacts on aerobic capacity during exercise.

08.16.21

Berberine Linked to Heart Disease Risk Reduction

A 12-week study on this botanical compound, found in several herbs, found significant benefits in 84 men with hyperlipidemia.

08.11.21

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Plant-Based Diet May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Young Adults, Older Women

Two separate studies found people had fewer heart attacks and were less likely to develop cardiovascular disease when they ate more healthy plant foods.

08.10.21

Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Research | Research News | Vitamins

More Research Supports Vitamin K Heart Health Benefits

Findings suggest that consuming more vitamin K may be important for protection against atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular disease.

08.10.21

Vitamin K2 Could Benefit Cardiovascular Health of Nicotine Users

Research showed vitamin K2 to be an effective antioxidant capable of reducing oxidative stress and nicotine-induced vascular smooth muscle cell calcification.

07.27.21