Heart
Fish oil Cost Effective for the Secondary Prevention of Heart Disease
24 March 2012 Approximately 310,000 Australians suffer from chronic heart disease and is the second largest disease burden to Australian economy. The total direct healthcare cost attributed to cardiovascular disease is AUD$5.9 billion each year in Australia. A latest health economic analysis by Deloitte Access Economics showed that fish oil supplementation is a cost-effective intervention [...]
Long-chain Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) Requirements in Infants and Children for Lifelong Health
17 March 2012 Fats are a necessary part of dietary energy supply. However the quality of dietary fats, particularly long-chain Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), plays critical roles in physiological functions such as central nervous system (CNS) development and visual function in infants and children. In addition, the effect of dietary fats on lipids metabolism at [...]
Vitamin D is Really Amazing
By Jackie Khor 20 September 2011 Whatever condition and disease you study, Vitamin D keeps coming up as a major factor. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays multiple roles in human health. Vitamin D in calcium metabolism and bone health is well recognized but more recently, its role in cardiovascular health, immune function, [...]
Compound From Olive Fruit Shows Heart Health Potential
A new study from Spain discusses the heart health potential of hydroxytyrosol, an olive extract possibly effective at reducing levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol. In a recent study, supplementing with hydroxytyrosol – a polyphenolic compound extracted from olives – correlated with higher activity levels of the enzyme arylesterase, an antioxidant biomarker, and lower levels of [...]
A fish-rich diet of the Eskimos’ benefits the Heart
Although 70% Alaskan Eskimos are overweight or obese, they did not show the same risk factors for heart disease as the US population. They also had a lower prevalence of diabetes. The latest study suggested that an Omega-3 rich diet may offer protection against some of the harmful effects of obesity. It has been known [...]
Fish Oils provides Therapeutic Benefits for people with Heart Disease
Emerging scientific evidence has strongly supported the view that daily consumption of fish oils provides therapeutic benefits for people with heart disease, as well as preventive benefits for general population. In the latest release of its position statement, National Heart Foundation of Australia for the first time made recommendations with respect to fish, fish oils [...]
Regular Exercise and Fish Oil May Keep Arteries Clear and Reduce Body Fat Risk
Fish oil supplements and regular exercise both reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular and metabolic health. A combination of prolonged exercise and fish oil can dramatically reduce levels of a fat that can cause hardening of the arteries, a leading cause of heart disease. Fat in the bloodstream is a primary contributor to atherosclerosis, or [...]
Multivitamins supplementation may lower risk of mortality from heart disease
Researchers analyzed the use of multivitamin supplements, vitamin C, and vitamin E over a ten year period concluded that they all together correlate with a reduced risk of motality from heart disease.
Vitamin D deficiency associated with Cardiovascular disease prevalence
Studies showed that participants with cardiovascular disease had a higher incidence of vitamin D deficiency than those without the disease.
Love Your Heart with CoQuinone
CoQuinone (CoQ10) is an antioxidant that plays an essential role in the production of energy in heart cells, helping to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. It is an essential nutrient for the basic functioning of cells. Our natural levels of CoQ10 decline as we age and with taking certain medications.
