A 2007 meta analysis of all Q10 clinical trials relating to blood pressure showed that Q10 is indeed a helpful nutrient for blood pressure fitness. It is well known that Q10 is highly concentrated in the heart and a great nutrient to support the energy production needs of the heart. An efficiently working heart muscle is required for optimal blood...

Pumping blood around your body requires pressurization in order to properly deliver oxygen and nutrients to places that need them. Blood pressure naturally rises when demands increase, such as to meet the needs of an emotionally or physically demanding situation. Once the extra demands are over, then blood pressure should return to a relaxed baseline....

Many individuals have particular needs that indicate they can benefit from more comprehensive blood pressure support nutrition. For example, if you cannot follow The Leptin Diet then nutrients contained in the Leptin Control Pack are likely to help you do so and thus manage weight more effectively, in turn having a synergistic value for blood pressure...

Your body maintains a relatively small amount of blood sugar in your circulation on a fasting basis (about one teaspoon per five quarts of blood). Following a meal your blood sugar levels naturally rise, as sugar, which is fuel for energy, is distributed around your body. This activity requires proper function of the hormones insulin and leptin. Once the...

A remarkable amount of new science is opening the door to help you maintain proper cholesterol metabolism. Cholesterol is essential for health in many different ways. Our society has been dumbed down by labeling LDL cholesterol as "bad." LDL cholesterol is vital for survival. Understanding how it works as part of your overall cholesterol fitness plan will...

Male hormones promote a higher percentage of muscle relative to fat. Maintaining muscle is the single most important factor that keeps male hormones in balance. Testosterone levels begin a continuous decline after age 35, thus it is more important than ever for a man to stay in good physical condition. Declining testosterone leads to increased body fat,...

A study released today in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association tested 15,660 African-American and Caucasian men over a 7.5 year period to determine if exercise capacity is a specific predictor of mortality. The study found that very fit individuals had a 70% reduced death rate and highly fit individuals had a 50% reduced death rate.

Swollen ankles and legs, sock lines, varicose veins, and aching legs are some common indications of poor circulation in the legs also known as chronic venous insufficiency. Lying with your feet up at night to reduce the aching and swelling doesn’t have to be your nightly ritual anymore. Several nutrients have been found to be helpful in supporting healthy...

Do you have iron deficiency and not know it? Fatigue, weakness, and cold intolerance are common symptoms of low iron. A depletion of iron stores indicates a functional deficiency, which can cause a variety of health problems.

It is high time that people trying to improve their LDL cholesterol levels increase their understanding of the subject beyond the kindergarten level training of good and bad cholesterol.

2009 was a busy year as gene-related exploration tools opened up a treasure trove of new discoveries. We've learned why some of the obvious good health habits, like getting enough sleep and exercise are more important than ever, and we've learned new things about health that were barely imagined even a year ago. Many of the following stories are feature...

A study following elderly individuals for 9 years has found that a lack of appetite increases mortality risk by 50%, a risk that can be eliminated by regaining appetite. The stomach hormone, ghrelin, is key to having an appetite. Ghrelin also activates growth hormone, enabling physical rejuvenation. A lack of appetite turns out to be an excellent...

The state of cerebral blood flow in hypertensive crises and possibilities of its correction

Effects of n–3 fatty acids on macro- and microvascular function in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus

A novel mechanism of coenzyme Q10 protects against human endothelial cells from oxidative stress-induced injury by modulating NO-related pathways.

Mechanism of the endothelium-dependent relaxation evoked by a grape seed extract.

Protective effects of grape seed proanthocyanidins against oxidative stress induced by lipopolysaccharides of periodontopathogens.

Relationship between endothelial function and female hormone level in very old females: evaluation from ischemic reactive hyperemic response in forearm vessels.