Cardiovascular Disease

Review: Curcuminoids suppress atherosclerosis, but most data comes from in vitro, animal models

27-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new review concludes there is strong evidence for how curcuminoids can support vascular health. But the authors note that much of that evidence comes from in vitro tests and trials using animal models.

Plant sterol and probiotic supplement significantly lowers cholesterol, says study

08-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A 12-week intervention pilot study has suggested a supplement containing a plant sterol with a probiotic mix can be a lower risk way to reduce cholesterol, compared with standard statin treatment.

Study signals need for vitamin k2 with statin use, says firm

08-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Norway-based vitamin K2 supplier NattoPharma has highlighted new evidence connecting statin use to increased cardiovascular risk which it says further proves the need for Vitamin K2 supplementation in these patients.

Fermented soy helps lower cholesterol in RCT

09-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Consuming fermented soy daily can decrease total and LDL cholesterol levels, and may offer a dietary strategy to manage blood lipids, according to an industry funded study.

'Vigorous' RCT debunks blood type diet

07-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A newly published intervention study has added weight to those debunking the celeb-lauded 'blood type diet', concluding that blood type is not associated with the effects of a plant-based diet on body weight, body fat, plasma lipid concentrations,...

Vitamin D and K status linked to reduced mortality risk, say researchers

10-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Combined low vitamin D and K status are associated with increased all-cause mortality risk and possibly with cardiovascular events, according to a newly published cohort study.

Danish population study further bolsters case for vitamin K2

19-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new study on cardiovascular health using a protein as a biomarker has bolstered the evidence backing the notion that the benefits of vitamin K2 are so important that the substance should have its own RDI, a Norwegian supplier says.

Plant-based diets and blood pressure: How to boost the positive link

21-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A plant-based diet is beneficial for blood pressure but the nutritional quality of the foods is equally important, according to an international study of nearly 4,700 participants.

Study pinpoints gut bacteria linked to reduced heart disease risk

10-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A specific strain of bacteria found in the human gut has the potential to reduce the risk for heart disease, scientists have discovered.

Nattopharma partners KD Pharma for customised heart health products

26-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Norway-based vitamin K2 specialist NattoPharma and US-based omega-3 fish oil expert KD Nutra have partnered to create innovative cardiovascular health supplements.

Global study links high fat dairy consumption to blood and heart health

27-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Eating at least two daily servings of high fat dairy, but not low fat, is linked to lower risks of diabetes, high blood pressure, and signs of metabolic syndrome, according to an observational study of nearly 150,000 people across the globe.

Habitual tea drinking may help prevent cardiovascular disease and premature death: China population study

06-Mar-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Tea consumption could reduce the risks of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and mortality, especially among consistent habitual tea drinkers.

Two drug trial failures not good news for omega-3s sector

15-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

The omega-3s sector has endured a bad week with the announcement of the failure of clinical trials of two high profile drugs—one based of fish oil and the other on krill.

Indian gooseberry supplementation may improve coronary health

13-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Study participants who ingested extract of Indian gooseberry, or amla, had lower total cholesterol and triglyceride levels after 12 weeks, compared to the group of participants who ingested a placebo.

NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit

Diet, dosage and disease: Why some studies haven't reported omega-3's heart health benefits

01-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Dietary intake, supplement dosage, and comorbidities are three factors that can be overlooked when trying to determine omega-3's effects on cardiovascular disease, says a professor from the University of Western Australia.