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Articles On Heart and Circulation
June 28, 2019
Review supports heart health benefits of Aronia berry consumption
Nutraingredients.com
"'The results of current meta-analysis study highlight that Aronia supplementation may lead to a significant increase in HDL, and reduction in total cholesterol and LDL, respectively . . .”
January 10, 2019
Blow to low carb diet as landmark study finds high fibre cuts heart disease risk
TheGuardian.com
"Review commissioned by WHO says fibre in ‘good’ carbohydrates such as wholegrain bread and oats has protective effect"
November 5, 2018
Evidence continues to build linking fiber supplementation and improved cholesterol levels
NutraIngredients-USA.com
"There’s mounting evidence that psyllium, oat bran beta-glucan, and PolyGlycopleX each confer blood lipid management benefits"
September 3, 2015
Up Fibre Intake To Lower Blood Pressure: 2000-Strong Study
NutraIngredients-USA.com, by Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn
"'Therefore, it may be a favourable approach to choose fibre-rich foods to prevent elevated blood pressure,' they wrote in the British Journal of Nutrition."
January 27, 2014
Polyphenols May Slash Heart Disease Risk
NutraIngredients-USA.com, by Stephen Daniells
"In addition, the highest average intakes of lignans were associated with a 49% reduction in CVD risk."
October 21, 2013
Low Dietary Fibre Intake May Increase Cardiovascular Risk: Study
NutraIngredients.com, by Nathan Gray
"There is a significant association between low intakes of dietary fibre intake and cardiometabolic risks including metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular inflammation, and obesity, according to new research that strengthens the previously suggested link between fibre intake and metabolic health."
October 14, 2013
Potent Antihypertensive Action Of Dietary Flaxseed In Hypertensive Patients
PubMed.gov
"Flaxseed contains ω-3 fatty acids, lignans, and fiber that together may provide benefits to patients with cardiovascular disease."
September 4, 2013
Intake And Time Dependence Of Blueberry Flavonoid–Induced Improvements In Vascular Function: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind, Crossover Intervention Study With Mechanistic Insights Into Biological Activity
AJCN.Nutrition.org
"Blueberry intake acutely improves vascular function in healthy men in a time- and intake-dependent manner."
August 29, 2013
Microbiome Breakthrough: Gut Flora Implicated In Metabolic Disorders
NutraIngredients.com, by Nathan Gray
"There is a distinct link between the composition of our gut bacteria and incidence of obesity related conditions including heart disease and diabetes, according to new data from the MetaHIT project."
June 21, 2013
Gandolfini’s Sudden Death All Too Ordinary
NBCNews.com, by Maggie Fox
"While a lack of exercise and a fat-and-meat laden Western diet add a huge amount of risk, heart disease can affect people who are not overweight, who exercise and who do not overeat."
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Autoimmune
February 2, 2022
'Gut bacteria may play a role in the development of long COVID'
MedicalNewsToday.com, by James Kingsland
"Many people who recover from COVID-19 report lingering symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and insomnia, known collectively as post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS) or long COVID. Previous research has found that individuals who experience severe COVID-19 tend to have gut dysbiosis, a disruption in the community of microorganisms living in the gut."
Brain and Neural
November 24, 2021
'Elderly Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment Exhibit Altered Gut Microbiota Profiles'
Journal of Immunology Research, by Qiong Pan et al
"The composition of gut microbiota differed between normal control and MCI cases. This is the first study to identify a signature series of species in the gut microbiota of individuals with MCI. The results provide a new direction for the future development of an early diagnosis and probiotic regimen."
Food Choices
September 17, 2021
'Fibre Is The New Protein'
FoodNavigator.com, by Oliver Morrison
"With only 9% of adults getting the recommended amount of dietary fibre a day, the UK's Food and Drink Federation has launched a new initiative to boost the nation's fibre consumption."
Health and Exercise
September 14, 2021
The Effects of Nutritional Yeast for Cancer
NutritionFacts.org, by Michael Greger, MD
"Researchers have found that beta-glucan fiber in brewer’s, baker’s, and nutritional yeasts may 'enhance the effect of anticancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy and have a positive effect on the survival and quality of life of cancer patients.' "