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Not all foods are made equal when it comes to eating. There are clear winners and losers when it comes to eating to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. We’re taking a closer look at heart-healthy foods and foods to avoid as part of our efforts to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and what we […]
Normal blood pressure is crucial to living. In the absence of pressure, which allows our blood to flow through the circulatory system, there would be no oxygen or nutrients that could be transported through our blood vessels to organs and tissues. But blood pressure can be dangerously high and it could also fall too low. […]
There are many claims that green tea is beneficial in keeping the heart healthy; but what evidence is there to back up those claims? Here are the results of some recent studies: A joint US/Chinese study published in 2003 in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that, after 12 weeks of taking green tea extract, […]
CoenzymeQ10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-type nutrient found in the body. First identified in the late 50’s by Karl Folkers, who conducted over 30 years of research on the subject, CoQ10 is seen as an antioxidant, which is used by the body to produce energy. In a nutshell, the cells in the body need energy to […]
When most people think about monitoring their heart health, they think about their cholesterol levels. And yes, it is true that cholesterol can to a point reflect the state of your cardiovascular system, it is an oversimplification to think it is the only factor. Recent research in the past 5-10 years clearly points to some […]
Coenzyme Q10 was originally discovered in 1958 by Professor Fred L. Crane. Soon after its discovery, CoQ10 was being investigated for its beneficial effects on the heart. As this new molecule was further investigated scientists realized it played a crucial role in running the energy powerhouse of every cell. How CoQ10 works: In each cell […]
Information and statistics regarding the healthy benefits of consuming fish have been around for ages. Within the last 40-50 years these beneficial properties prompted the use of fish oil supplementation in the form of oils and capsules. As modern research starts to catch up with this age old elixir we are starting to learn how […]
