People who are concerned about their heart health may want to consider taking such as vitamin D as a way to lower their risk for heart disease, as a new study reveals that the nutrient can potentially protect the organ from damage. According to researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, adding vitamin D
A new study has found that grape extract may play a role in reducing the impact of harmful digestive tract bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Researchers from Clemson University in South Carolina found the link that was previously established for garlic, broccoli, cranberries and green tea as well. They tested antibacterial effects of extracts from red, white,
It may be beneficial for individuals to incorporate more foods with high levels of B-vitamins, as researchers are suggesting that the may help protect against stroke and heart disease. According to HealthDay News, a new study is suggesting that people who eat a diet high in B-vitamins are less likely to die from cardiovascular disease,
Individuals who experience severe inflammation may want to consider drinking acidic drinks such as orange juice, as the flavonoids in the beverage help counteract oxidative stress brought on by high-carb meals. According to researchers from the University at Buffalo, eating foods that contain flavonoids, specifically orange juice may help prevent blood vessel damage brought on
New research from the University of Montreal sheds light on the mechanism behind high sugar intakes aging effects. Scientists have long believed that the by-products of sugar breakdown in the cells for the purpose of energy production were the main culprits behind the aging process. However, a team of researchers from Montreal was able to
Nutritional supplements containing isoflavone a chemical that is found in soybeans and legumes can improve the blood flow in the arteries of stroke patients, new research reveals. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, looked at the effects of a daily dose of 80 milligrams of isoflavone on 50 stroke victims, whose
Many Americans are already watching their cholesterol levels but now a report by CNN suggests that inflammation plays an equal role in hardening the arteries. When a person has high cholesterol, it begins to leak into the arterial walls and leads to inflammation, the article explains. This process causes the cholesterol to accumulate more
Its been medically proven by specialists from the Mayo Clinic and Harvard University that a miracle nutrient called resveratrol found in red wine could be the elixir to extend your life. Another compound found in the skin of red grapes and berries works synergistically with resveratrol to enhance and boost the health benefits of the
Consuming nutritional supplements that contain vitamin K could help non-diabetic people slow down the development of insulin resistance, a new study suggests. Insulin resistance is a precursor to diabetes that occurs when the body becomes unable to process insulin, resulting in high levels of glucose in the blood. Researchers at Tufts University say that vitamin
A new study suggests that the nutritional supplement magnesium can help boost an individuals brain power. According to a study published in the journal, Neuron, it was found that increasing magnesium in the brain can help enhance learning abilities, working memory, and short- and long- term memory in mice. The test subjects also performed higher