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03/31/2018 / By Ralph Flores

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

Wild blueberry juice may help protect the heart and improve systolic blood pressure in adults at risk of type-2 diabetes, according to a study. The study, which was published in the journal BMC Nutrition, used a randomized, single-blind human intervention to determine the effects of wild blueberry juice when consumed. Researchers recruited 19 individuals for the study. […]

03/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Flavonoid-rich foods decrease risk of heart disease by improving endothelial function

Researchers from Australia examined the effect apple consumption had on the endothelial function of people at risk for cardiovascular disease. The results of these findings were published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. Endothelial dysfunction is a predictor of cardiovascular risk. Previous studies revealed that there is an inverse link between apple consumption and coronary […]

03/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An apple a day really does work: The flavonoid-rich fruit improves cardiovascular health, decreases risk of disease

Apples once again show that they can keep the doctor away. A study has found that the flavonoid-rich fruit enhances cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of disease by improving endothelial function. Just eat it with its skin for more benefits. Past studies have shown that there is an inverse association between apple consumption and […]

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