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New clinical trial finds Koreans need to check vitamin B12 levels
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin and is essential for basic biochemical … Read more...
New Clinical Trial – Polyphenol rich juice with grapes, cherries, chokeberries and bilberries tested for lowering blood pressure
The first in human study evaluating polyphenol rich juice for reducing blood … Read more...
Peptide isolated from Pigeon pea can inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme, a key target for hypertension
One enzyme in the human body that can be responsible for high … Read more...
Anthocyanins improve platelet function in a clinical trial
Blood vessel (i.e. vascular) dysfunction and increased clotting in cardiovascular disease is … Read more...
What are anthocyanins? – Ask the Pharmacist
What are anthocyanins? Anthocyanins are a class of natural compounds with more … Read more...
What are Flavonoids? – Ask the Pharmacist
What are flavonoids? Flavonoids are naturally found in plants giving them their … Read more...
Herbal Pharmacy – Bayberry
Bayberry is a shrub that grows in the eastern United States as … Read more...
Clinical trial tests olive oil enriched with polyphenols for improving HDL
Phenols in olive have been linked to a variety of health benefits … Read more...
Large study reports coffee lowers risk of stroke in women
If you are a coffee drinker this is probably the study you … Read more...
What are the health benefits of green tea?
Green tea is packed with so many antioxidants that are good for … Read more...
Clinical trial shows the polyphenol hesperidin improves HDL in patients after a heart attack
Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found in a variety of edible plants, especially … Read more...
Benefits of freeze dried strawberry powder on heart health tested in overweight 14-18 year olds
Diets high in fruits and vegetables can help delay the onset of … Read more...
25 year study suggests epicatechin reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
Epicatechin is an antioxidant polyphenol that is found in tea, chocolate, and … Read more...
Should I use minced garlic from a jar?
Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of those interesting ingredients that … Read more...
Could a single curry meal improve your blood vessel function?
We have all heard an apple a day will keep the doctor … Read more...
Clinical Trial: Flax seed oil tested for lowering bad cholesterol
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an omega 3 fatty acid found in plants … Read more...
A new clinical trial evaluated algae oil as an alternative to fish oil for Omega 3 fatty acids
Plant based diets have been reported to have many benefits including reducing … Read more...