A study published in the August 2009 issue of the journal Atherosclerosis found that higher blood levels of lycopene are linked to decreased stiffness of the arteries and reduced inflammation.
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant which helps neutralize harmful free radicals. It is a red pigment ... Views: 818
Consuming the antioxidant anthocyanins may improve levels of HDL and LDL cholesterol according to a new study published in the August 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Anthocyanins are antioxidants found in red/purplish fruits and vegetables, such as blackberries, ... Views: 713
Over the past 65 years, a significant amount of evidence has accumulated backing the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (essential fatty acids found naturally in fish like salmon, tuna, and halibut).
Research into the benefits of omega-3’s began when scientists noticed that ... Views: 897
New findings show that the omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may play an important role in weight management.
The study was published in the April 2009 issue of the British Journal of Nutrition and was conducted by researchers at the University of Newcastle, Australia.
The study included 124 ... Views: 677
A study published in the June 2009 issue of the journal International Immunopharmacology may have uncovered the mechanisms behind the pain reducing and anti-inflammatory properties of Pycnogenol.
Pycnogenol is an extract made from the bark of the French maritime pine. It is packed with ... Views: 869