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Exploring the cardioprotective properties of lactoferrin

November 26, 2020 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that lactoferrin alleviates atherosclerosis by decreasing cholesterol synthesis and absorption and increasing cholesterol excretion.

Journal Reference:

Ling CJ, Min QQ, Yang JR, Zhang Z, Yang HH, Xu JY, Qin LQ. LACTOFERRIN ALLEVIATES THE PROGRESSION OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN APOE?/? MICE FED WITH HIGH-FAT/CHOLESTEROL DIET THROUGH CHOLESTEROL HOMEOSTASIS....

This Ayurvedic herb displays powerful cardioprotective effects in diabetics

June 18, 2019 - cardioprotective effect may be attributed to the plant extract's ability to improve glucose utilization and control oxidative stress under diabetic conditions.

With these findings, the researchers concluded that the marking nut tree extract may be used to prevent cardiovascular problems in people with diabetes. Their study was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements.Keeping your heart healthy even with diabetes

Treating and preventing cardiovascular ...

Comprehensive study confirms the cardioprotective effects of blueberries and strawberries

July 08, 2018 -

A study carried out by researchers from Harvard Medical School revealed just how much two particular berries can help reduce a person’s risk of heart attack: strawberries and blueberries. They looked at health data from more than 93,000 women aged 25 to 42 who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study, which included information about their diet and health over the course of 18 years.

They discovered that the women who ate the fewest blueberries and strawberries had the ...

Combination of fenugreek seeds and garlic found to exhibit cardioprotective properties

March 26, 2019 -

In conclusion, the findings of the study suggest that the combination of fenugreek seeds and garlic exhibits powerful cardioprotective effects, especially in the prevention of heart attack.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

To read more studies on keeping the heart healthy through dietary interventions, visit FoodCures.news.

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Mukthamba P, Srinivasan K. DIETARY FENUGREEK ...

Red wine and onions? This unusual combination offers potent cardioprotective benefits

February 01, 2019 - cardioprotective properties of red wine onion extract. They wanted to determine if the extract could modify the lipid profile, antioxidant level, and inflammatory biomarkers in healthy individuals. (Related: Onion extract naturally improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels.)Can onions and red wine work together to protect the heart?

For their experiment, the researchers gathered 23 volunteers who showed signs of high cholesterol levels but were otherwise healthy....

Researchers look at the cardioprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of maoberry

April 03, 2019 -

In conclusion, the findings of the study indicate that maoberry extract can be used to prevent the progression of cardiac tissue damage by reducing oxidative stress and fighting inflammation.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

To read more studies on protecting the heart from diseases naturally, visit ReverseHeartDisease.news.

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Udomkasemsab A, Ngamlerst C, Adisakwattana P, Aroonnual A, ...

Wild blueberry juice provides cardioprotective effects for people at risk for type-2 diabetes

April 03, 2018 -

For the study, researchers recruited individuals from Prince Edward Island in Canada. Before they were included, they had to have at least two of the risk factors for type-2 diabetes, based on the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA):

The researchers picked 19 individuals to participate in the process. The participants were all female, with ages between 39 to 64 years, and all were at risk for type-2 diabetes. They were then assigned to drink ...

The root bark of Indian trumpet tree, a widely used Ayurvedic herb, has cardioprotective properties

February 25, 2021 - cardioprotective effects of Indian trumpet root bark

Cardiotoxicity is a serious adverse event caused by the use of certain drugs. Conventional anti-cancer drugs, for instance, are known to be cardiotoxic and cause damage to the heart with prolonged use. Doxorubicin, an anthracycline antibiotic commonly used to treat cancers of the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes, is a classic example of a cardiotoxic chemo drug. Its ability to cause heart damage is widely reported ...

Soup’s on!: Study reveals drinking broth made from dry-cured ham bones has cardioprotective effects

April 23, 2019 -

The study, which was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, suggests that ham bones have peptides that may have cardioprotective properties.

When animal bones are cooked and digested, the proteins that they contain are broken down into smaller pieces known as peptides.

Peptides possess different properties from intact proteins. To illustrate, certain peptides from collagen act as antioxidants or inhibitors of disease-related enzymes....

Consumption of juice from Vaccinium angustifolium, wild blueberry, found to provide cardioprotective effects including improved blood pressure for Type 2 diabetics

March 31, 2018 -

The findings revealed that short-term consumption of wild blueberry juice might protect the heart by improving systolic blood pressure in adults at risk for type-2 diabetes.

Find the full text of the study at this link.

Journal Reference:

Stote KS, Sweeney MI, Kean T, Baer DJ, Novotny JA, Shakerley NL, Chandrasekaran A, Carrico PM, Melendez JA, Gottschall-Pass KT. THE EFFECTS OF 100% WILD BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM) ...

The road to a healthier heart: Study suggests using TCM to repair mitochondrial dysfunction

January 06, 2019 - cardioprotective effects of Yiqihuoxue and determine its mechanism of action against mitochondrial dysfunction. They did this through in vitro studies on cardiomyocyte cell cultures as well as in vivo studies in rats that were induced to have myocardial ischemia. From these experiments, they observed that Yiqihuoxue exhibits potent cardioprotective activities. They also observed that the decoction also protects against mitochondrial dysfunction by increasing the ...

Astaxanthin found to protect the heart in diabetics, researchers confirm

February 24, 2019 - cardioprotective effect of astaxanthin

In this study from the CyTA - Journal of Food, the researchers looked at the cardioprotective effects of astaxanthin against diabetic cardiomyopathy in male Sprague-Dawley rats. These animal models were given a high-glucose and high-fat diet for four weeks before they were induced to have diabetes using streptozotocin. After which, the researchers administered them with 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg of astaxanthin daily for six weeks....

Study validates TCM for promoting heart health

February 11, 2019 - cardioprotective effects of Bao-Xin-Tang against heart attacks.

In this study from the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, the researchers determined the effects of Bao-Xin-Tang on the infarct size of rats, which they induced to exhibit the typical arrhythmia caused by heart attacks. Based on the resulting electrocardiogram, pre-treatment of the rat with the TCM resulted in reduced infarct size, which is the primary goal of ...

Good for the heart: A look at Chinese holly

November 14, 2018 -

The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Soochow University and Guizhou University in China, evaluated the cardioprotective and antioxidant effects of the Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) against cardiovascular diseases.

For the study, the research team used the extracts of the root of the Chinese holly plant for the in vitro and in vivo models. To measure the antioxidant activities of the Chinese holly root extract, they used 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl ...

Eat fatty fish three times a week and take omega-3 supplements to significantly boost your heart health, suggest researchers

April 14, 2019 -

While the American Heart Association may have changed its weekly fish recommendations to just one or two portions per week, experts say that more is probably better -- especially if you're looking to boost heart health. A recently published study finds that in order to achieve maximum cardioprotective benefits, people should strive for an Omega-3 Index Level of eight percent or higher.

Many people tend to take a "one-size-fits-all" approach to nutrition, but lead ...

A traditional Chinese formula scientifically proven to improve heart health

January 29, 2019 -

Xin-ji-er-kang is composed of 14 herbal medicines, including Chinese ginseng, milk vetch, mondo grass, etc. For the study, the researchers, who were from Anhui Medical University in China, assessed the cardioprotective effects of Xin-ji-er-kang on mice that had experienced a heart attack.

The researchers orally gave mice Xin-ji-er-kang for four weeks. As the researchers conducted various tests and analyses, they discovered that the administration of Xin-ji-er-kang ...

High consumption of lycopene-rich foods improves cardiovascular health

January 11, 2019 -

Many healthcare professionals recommend eating large amounts of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Although this claim is backed by scientific evidence, the specific compounds in these foods that confer cardiovascular protection, as well as their mechanisms of action, have not been established. Carotenoids are a family of red, orange, and yellow pigments that have been associated with cardioprotective effects. There are over 700 pigments ...

Astaxanthin reduces myocardial damage in diabetics, researchers find

February 14, 2019 -

Overall, these results suggest that astaxanthin has potential use as a treatment for diabetic cardiomyopathy due to its cardioprotective effects.

The full text of the study is available at this link.

If you'd like to read more news articles on the health benefits of astaxanthin, visit Phytonutrients.news.

Journal Reference:

Zhang B, Xu D. PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF ASTAXANTHIN ON DIABETIC CARDIOMYOPATHY ...

Curcumin protects cardiac tissue from combined oxidative stress induced by diabetes and nicotine

December 20, 2018 -

These findings confirmed that curcumin has a protective effect on cardiac tissues against the combined oxidative stress induced by diabetes and nicotine.

To read more studies on powerful antioxidants like curcumin, visit Antioxidants.news.

Journal Reference:

Ibrahim ZS, Soliman MM, Mahmoud S, Shukry M. CARDIOPROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF CURCUMIN AGAINST DIABETES AND NICOTINE-COMBINED OXIDATIVE STRESS....

Researchers study the pharmacokinetic properties of a compound derived from red sage

October 21, 2019 - cardioprotective agent

Tanshinone IIA is a fat-soluble compound that can be extracted from the root of S. miltiorrhiza. This herb is used in many Asian countries, particularly in China, to treat a wide variety of conditions, including myocardial infarction (heart attack), angina pectoris (chest pain due to CHD), stroke, diabetes, and sepsis. However, tanshinone IIA is not readily absorbed by the body. Hence, the highly bioavailable derivative STS was developed to solve ...