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Players in the heart health market are eager to boost the profile of established and emerging nutritional ingredients. (© iStock.com)

DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2016

The heart health market: All in the same vein?

By Will Chu

Those that visited this year’s Vitafoods conference in Geneva would not have failed to notice the growing range of products claiming to support cardiovascular health, in one shape or another.

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BHF backs vitamin K heart health research

By Shane Starling

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has invested £290,000 (€365,000) in a vitamin K trial investigating its potential to reduce heart problems in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Meta-analysis: Vitamin C supplements may boost endothelial function

Meta-analysis: Vitamin C supplements may boost endothelial function

By Stephen Daniells

Oral doses of vitamin C greater than 500 milligrams per day may boost the health of the endothelium - the thin layer of cells lining the blood vessels – and boost overall heart health for people who need it the most, according to a meta-analysis of 44...

Soy protein shows heart health benefits: RCT

Soy protein shows heart health benefits: RCT

By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of soy protein may reduce compounds in the body linked to dysfunctional blood vessel health, says new evidence that adds to the potential heart health benefits of the ingredient.

Olive oil may boost blood vessel function: Study

Olive oil may boost blood vessel function: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with olive oil may improve the function of cells lining blood vessels in people with atherosclerosis, says a new study from the US and Italy.

Aged garlic plus CoQ10 show heart health benefits: RCT

Aged garlic plus CoQ10 show heart health benefits: RCT

By Stephen Daniells

A combination of aged garlic extract and coenzyme Q10 may improve vascular health by improving the function of the cells lining the blood vessels, says a new study with LA County firefighters.

Resveratrol’s heart health benefits pinpointed?

Resveratrol’s heart health benefits pinpointed?

By Stephen Daniells

Resveratrol – a compound in red wine - may be influencing both blood vessel function and the function of fat cells, say new studies which may help explain its heart health benefits.

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