Just a small amount of aged garlic extract had a similar effect to commonly prescribed medication in reducing blood pressure. Enough to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 16 – 40% according to researchers at the University of Adelaide.
A clinical trial in Japan found post menopausal women benefited as much from curcumin supplements as from aerobic exercise for vascular health.
Increased vegetable and carotenoids can decrease the risk of hip fractures in elderly men with low BMI. Apparently men with low BMI are at higher risk of hip fractures as they age.
40% calorie reduction from birth seems pretty extreme to me to get a life extension effect. A study by the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre found this sustained food reduction IN MICE translated to
A new study by the University of Colorado has found grape seed extract effective in inhibiting the growth of colorectal cancer cells. In fact the researchers found late stage cells and “chemotherapy resistant cells” particularly responsive.
High glucose levels in patients admitted with stroke and other critical illnesses is known to create worse outcomes. There is also data linking blood glucose levels with heart health in general.
While previous studies have found that some of the ingredients of gazpacho – tomato, cucumber, garlic and olive oil are linked to lower blood pressure, this one showed the link to not just the combined ingredients, but that salt was included.
If ever there was a good argument for probiotics and avoiding excessive antibiotics, this article from Science Daily adds a heap of weight to it. I had not considered the full range of what balanced intestinal bacteria can do for you.
Korean researchers examined extracts from 11 different teas, including several herbal teas, rooibos as well as green and black tea for their antioxidant and anti microbial properties. The potential being for natural preservatives and killing bacteria in food.
A new study investigating the potential of white chocolate, which doesn’t contain the flavanols of dark chocolate found the white also could have benefits on heart, skin and brain health.