The flowering plant in the amaryllis family, also known as Allium sativum, significantly decreases systolic blood pressure in hypertensives, according to research that appeared in the Journal of Functional Foods.
A new case-controlled study has revealed key risk factors of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) in Gaza Strip, Palestine, highlighting the impact of maternal zinc intake.
Eating two or more servings of yoghurt could help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in men and women with high blood pressure by around 20%, according to new research.
Chloride intake may also be an independent risk factor for heart disease. But in this case the risks are lower, and may counterbalance those of sodium in salt, say researchers.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers off pre-workout supplements containing the stimulant DMAA, in reaction to adverse events reported from around the world. But it says the medicines agency must determine if it is an illegal drug or...
DSM has prepared its next weapon to fight the growing rise of heart
problems with the launch of a peptide ingredient which the company
claims can reduce blood pressure.
Folate, the B vitamin required by women to prevent birth defects in
their babies, also appears to reduce the risk of them developing
high blood pressure, shows new research.
High blood pressure patients can significantly reduce their
prescription medication by taking an antioxidant supplement to
improve heart health, show the results of a new clinical study.
A derivative of the green tea leaf may help reduce risk factors for
heart disease, including bad cholesterol and high blood pressure,
researchers will report at an Experimental Biology meeting next
week.
Worldwide, healthy life expectancy can be increased by five to 10
years if governments and individuals make combined efforts against
major health risks, the World Health Organisation said in its
yearly report this week. It identifies...
