Berberine has been accumulating research for its beneficial impact on metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial on 24 patients with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, berberine was studied for its effect on…
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a well-researched nutrient in cardiovascular health. Supplementation has been shown in numerous studies to improve heart function in conditions like heart failure, angina, coronary artery disease, and high blood pressure. In a systematic review of 3…
In an analysis of 36 randomized trials, including 22 double-blind in design, supplementation with omega 3 fish oil reduced systolic blood pressure by 2.1 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 1.6 mm Hg. The blood pressure lowering effect was…
In the British Journal of Clinical Practice, garlic extract was studied in 40 patients with high cholesterol. The patients were given 900 mg garlic powder per day, equivalent to 2,700 mg of fresh garlic. During the 4 months, the patients…
In this meta-analysis of 20 random controlled trials, garlic supplements were found to lower blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure (≥140/90 mm Hg) by an average of 8.7 mm Hg for systolic and 6.1 for diastolic blood pressure.…
Both sodium reduction and the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, and low in saturated fat and cholesterol, lowered blood pressure. This study investigated the separate and combined effects…
Celery extract has been shown in animal studies to help prevent stroke, improve blood flow, and act to protect the brain and enhance energy production. In a human study of 30 patients with mild to moderate high blood pressure, celery…
In a systematic review of the scientific literature, Vitamin D was found to be protective against a wide range of health problems, including: Heart Disease Multiple Sclerosis Cancer Osteoporosis Autoimmune Disease Infectious Disease Bone Fractures and Falls Type 1 and…
In this review of the scientific literature for probiotics, the authors found numerous benefits to probiotic use, including: Improvement of Intestinal Health; Reduction of Cholesterol; Cancer Prevention; Prevention of Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea; Enhancement of the Immune Response; Protection Against Allergies; Improvement…
The Landmark Dietary Supplement Study performed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley studied 278 men and women who took multiple dietary supplements for at least 20 years and compared them to 778 people who took either no supplements…
