(Natural News) People with metabolic syndrome may benefit from taking spirulina extracts. In a recent study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, it was found that spirulina extract may be used to improve metabolism by reducing the absorption of lipids in people with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disorders. It […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Shikoku University School of Health Sciences and Shokei Junior College in Japan report that spirulina extract may be used to reduce lipid levels in people with metabolic syndrome. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, they examined the effect of spirulina extract on lipase and alpha-glucosidase […]

(Natural News) Although the term “superfood” is so overused these days that it has almost lost its value, one of the original superfoods continues to remind us how it gained its legendary status and why it is so superior over much of the competition. Recent research has provided us with some new insight into the […]

(Natural News) Statin drugs, prescribed by doctors to reduce high cholesterol levels and supposedly prevent heart attacks and strokes, are the second most prescribed drugs in the world, after the painkiller hydrocodone. Since one in five Americans between the ages of 40 and 75 take these drugs regularly, it is likely that you are acquainted […]

(Natural News) A diet high in cholesterol may worsen breast cancer and speed up its metastasis, according to an animal study published in Nature Communications. Researchers have stressed that excess weight may accelerate breast cancer metastasis and negatively impact survival in patients. They have also pointed out that following a Western diet that is high in fat and […]

(Natural News) When someone has high cholesterol, the blame is often pinned on their consumption of foods like cheese and eggs. While dietary choices can indeed influence your cholesterol – although eggs aren’t quite as bad as once believed – a new study shows that something else could be wreaking havoc on your cholesterol levels, […]

(Natural News) Almonds, like other types of nuts, are ideal snacks – they contain various nutrients and are low in fat. Studies have shown that almonds can also help in maintaining healthy blood lipid levels. In a review published in the Journal of Nutritional Science, researchers reviewed studies on almond consumption and blood lipid levels and found […]

(Natural News) Are you worried about heart disease? With an American dying from cardiovascular disease every 40 seconds, it’s understandable to be afraid of developing the condition that is now the leading cause of death throughout the world. Unfortunately, a lot of the information floating around about the disease and risk factors like cholesterol is […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. But before people develop this health problem, most of them first experience conditions like high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels, as well as excessive amounts of body fat around the waist. These risk factors are often clustered together and referred to as […]

(Natural News) It’s nice to munch on a few sticks of celery (Apium graveolens) every now and then, but these aren’t the only beneficial parts of the plant. Numerous studies have shown that celery seeds confer many health benefits as well. Recently, a team of scientists from India found that one of the possible therapeutic uses […]