Heart Health

The walnut-microbiome interaction may influence cardiovascular health

03-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A diet that includes walnuts may confer cardiovascular benefits by modulating the gut microbiome, according to a recent study sponsored by the California Walnut Commission.

SkySail takes on heart health with plant sterols

07-Dec-2023 By Danielle Masterson

According to the CDC, heart disease costs the United States nearly $240 billion each year. This includes the cost of productivity loss, healthcare services and medicines. SkySail is one CPG brand that is hoping more Americans won't get to that point....

Industry responds to report warning omega-3 supplements may increase risk of atrial fibrillation

22-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new publication from BfR, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, concludes that omega-3 fatty acid supplements may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in those with existing or impending heart disease, with the greatest risk noted at the...

Meta-analysis supports heart health safety of calcium supplements

24-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

There is “no significant association” between calcium supplementation and increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, says a new meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Ignorance to sex differences may explain why nutrition interventions fail in research

15-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A review has explored how the differences between men and women might heavily influence the impact of nutrition on heart health, asserting that ignorance of such discrepancies may explain why some promising interventions appear to fail in later stage...

MenaQ7 Vitamin K may offer heart protection in menopausal women

05-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

In soon-to-be published research by Gnosis by Lesaffre, new findings suggest that daily intakes of MenaQ7 vitamin K supplement may improve blood vessel elasticity and regulate blood pressure in menopausal women with arterial stiffness.

Study questions omega-3 supplement labeling, calls for increased regulation

23-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A new paper in JAMA Cardiology that criticizes the use of structure/function claims on omega-3 dietary supplements is “fraught with inaccuracies and never should have made it through the peer review process”, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA...

RCT supports probiotic’s cardiometabolic health potential

27-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with a specific Lacticaseibacillus paracasei probiotic strain may improve the function of the endothelium and overall heart health in people with metabolic syndrome (MetS), says a new study.

Beneo introduces barley beta-glucans for heart health

13-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Beneo, the producer of functional fibre ingredients, has announced the launch of its first barley beta-glucans ingredient, Orafti β-Fit, for heart health.

Dietary supplements could help prevent cardiometabolic syndrome

20-Jun-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Dietary supplements could “provide a moderate preventative value” for cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS), according to a recent review published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

RCT suggests vitamin K benefits to arterial stiffness dependant on glucose levels

26-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT highlights that following supplementation with vitamin K2 (MK-7) in patients with haemodialysis (HD), there were decreases in measures of arterial stiffness which were more pronounced in those with diabetes, compared to those receiving standard...

NutraCast: Beets by HumanN: Tapping into nitric oxide benefits

17-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

From heart health to enhanced performance, HumanN’s CEO Joel Kocher is hailing nitric oxide and its ability to address a broad range of health needs by supporting blood flow in different ways.

Aronia may aid recovery in athletes via changes in inflammatory markers: Study

09-Mar-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Supplementation with aronia may be beneficial for athlete inflammation post-recovery, a new study in Nutrients finds. The authors found an increase in total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and Interleukin 10 (IL-10) in those supplemented.

Sonomaceuticals upcycles Chardonnay pomace into health benefits

08-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Two wine industry veterans are channeling research and leftover grape pomace into a superfood ingredient chocked full of bioactive compounds for gut and heart health.

CRN highlights coronary artery disease prevention, savings in new report

31-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The Supplement to Savings report has exposed over $17 billion in unrealized savings if specific dietary supplements are used by those prone to CAD.

Tomato extract may modulate gut microbiota and reduce TMAO levels

30-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

DSM’s Fruitflow tomato extract may beneficially change the gut microbiota and reduce levels of TMAO (trimethylamine-n-oxide), a gut metabolite linked to cardiovascular disease.

Postbiotics show blood pressure lowering potential: RCT

23-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Acetate and butyrate – compounds derived from the gut microbiota – may lower blood pressure in untreated hypertensives, says a new study from Australia.

Meta-analysis: Some micronutrients may be better for the heart than others

15-Dec-2022 By Asia Sherman

Supplementation with some but not all micronutrients may benefit cardiometabolic health, says a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Others may even be bad for your heart.

CRN: AstraZeneca’s statin study slanted playing field in favor of drug

08-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

A recent study on cholesterol outcomes that was publicized at a medical society meeting misses the point of supplementation and was slanted to make the case for a drug intervention, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says.

High dose L-citrulline shows cardiovascular benefits for older women: RCT

24-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with L-citrulline may improve both endothelial function and blood pressure for postmenopausal women, says a new study from Texas Tech University.

Dietary anthocyanins linked to better artery health: RCT

20-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily intake of anthocyanin-rich açaí berries may improve arterial stiffness in overweight and obese people, says a new study from Brazil.

Low-dose resveratrol reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease: Meta-analysis

20-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Resveratrol may correct blood lipid imbalance (dyslipidaemia) when consumed in low doses to mitigate risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to meta-analysis published in Nutrients.

Adequate magnesium intakes may support heart health for heart attack survivors, say researchers

02-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Older patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) could reduce their chances of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality by consuming sufficient dietary magnesium, according to a Dutch study.

New meta-analysis adds credence to positive blood pressure outcomes associated with omega-3s

30-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A comprehensive new meta-analysis underpins previous evidence and adds further credence to the positive impact of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) on high blood pressure (BP).

DHA omega-3 during pregnancy may benefit mother as well as child: RCT

22-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The benefits of DHA for the developing fetus are well-established, but a new study indicates that supplementation during pregnancy may also benefit the heart health of the mother.

Aronia may exert heart benefits via gut microbiota modulation: Study

10-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Improvements in lipid metabolism induced by black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa L.) may be linked to alterations in the gut microbiota, says a new study.

‘Insightful and comprehensive’: Grapefruit flavanones’ heart health benefits linked to gene expression changes

24-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Flavanones from grapefruit may modulate the expression of genes linked to better vascular function, says a new study with postmenopausal women that shines a light on potential mechanisms of action.

Olive plus pomegranate extracts may improve blood lipids levels: RCT

02-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a combination of hydroxytyrosol from olives and punicalagin from pomegranates may reduce LDL-cholesterol levels in adults, says a new study.

Study: Cranberry improves blood vessel function

30-Mar-2022 By Asia Sherman

A cup of cranberries a day might help to keep the doctor away—by producing certain metabolites that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Study: High ALA intake reduces risk of all cause mortality by 10%

18-Oct-2021 By Lynda Searby

A meta-analysis of 41 studies has found that a high intake of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

‘Impressive’: DHA-rich fish oil raises Omega-3 Index & slows resting heart rate in healthy adults

16-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Eight weeks of supplementation with a DHA-rich fish oil helped to reduce resting heart rate in healthy young adults by an average of five beats per minute, says a new study from Australia.

Low Omega-3 Index as powerful a predictor of early death as smoking: Study

28-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Low levels of EPA and DHA omega-3s in red blood cell membranes may have a similar predictive power of early death to that of the well-established standard risk factors, such as smoking, says a new analysis.

Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients

06-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.

Bioenergy looks to support to come from ongoing trial on d-ribose/CoQ10 combo

19-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

New research that supports the heart health effects of a d-ribose/CoQ10 combination could provide marketing support for the ingredients in 2021 as millions of older consumers deal with the unique stresses of the ongoing pandemic situation.

CoQ10 market seen as stable, but quality assurance, commitment to science can spur future growth

23-Dec-2020 By By Scott Steinford, Founder and President, CoQ10 Association

Very few ingredients have enjoyed the consistent growth that CoQ10 has experienced in the past 20 years. In 2000, the global market for ubiquinone had just surpassed 35 metric tons of CoQ10 demand and ubiquinol had yet to be introduced.

More omega-3s equate to faster heart rate recovery, study finds

18-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Subjects with a Omega-3 Index showed a more rapid heart rate recovery after exercise in a new study. The results suggest a cardioprotective role for these essential fatty acids, the authors said.

Anthocyanins plus bromelain may boost blood vessel function, reduce BP: Study

14-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of anthocyanin-rich extracts from hawthorn berries and tart cherry plus bromelain from pineapple may improve measures of endothelial function and reduce systolic blood pressure, says a new study.

Meta-analysis supports aronia’s heart health benefits

28-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with extracts from aronia berries may significantly improve biomarkers of heart health, including blood pressure and cholesterol levels, says a new meta-analysis.

US omega-3 intakes from fish and supplements are ‘far below recommended amounts’

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Average intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s in the US population is less than half the levels recommended by the WHO and NIH, says a new analysis. Omega-3 trade group GOED says the data “strengthens our arguments for increased outreach.”

Avocado pulp may speed post-exercise cardiovascular recovery: RCT

09-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming avocado pulp prior to aerobic exercise may accelerate cardiovascular recovery after exercise, with blood pressure and heart rate returning to normal levels faster than placebo, suggests a small study from Brazil.

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.

Meta-analysis supports phytosterols’ potential blood pressure benefits

02-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The cholesterol-reducing potential of phytosterols are well established, and a new meta-analysis now suggests the heart-friendly ingredients may also help manage blood pressure.

Omega-3 studies support heart health benefits, dismiss prostate concerns

25-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Higher blood levels of omega-3 are not associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to new data published last week at the 2019 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.

New palm fruit ingredient touts sustainability, health benefits

15-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

The developer of a new palm oil ingredient sourced from a reliably sustainable plantation intends to make a splash at SupplySide West trade with information on brain, heart health benefits.

Omega-3 pioneer Dyerberg defends benefits of fish oil in Scientific American article

02-Oct-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Jørn Dyerberg, the Danish scientist who is one of the pioneers of the health benefits of omega-3s, has hit back at a recent opinion piece in Scientific American that questioned the value of fish oil supplements.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Natreon’s cardiovascular health ingredient Crominex 3+ granted US patent

20-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

New Jersey-based ingredient supplier Natreon received a US patent on its Crominex 3+ composition, which combines chromium chloride with amla and shilajit extract.

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.