Tag Archive | "Cardiovascular health"

Walnut-rich diet may boost diabetic heart health

Friday, November 6, 2009

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Daily consumption of walnuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, may improve the health of blood vessels, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease, says a new study from Yale.

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Olive extract may have obesity, diabetes benefits

Friday, October 30, 2009

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Results of a cell study indicate that hydroxytyrosol may influence gene expression, which would influence mitochondrial function. The mitochondria are the 'power plants' of the cell, generating chemical energy by producing adenosince triphosphate (ATP), the body's 'energy currency'.

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Folate may improve artery function and heart health

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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Supplements of folic acid may improve cardiovascular health and reduce the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), suggests a new study.

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