cardiovascular disease
CRN Review Finds Calcium Supplements Not Linked to Heart Risk
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Foundation, the educational, research and philanthropic arm of CRN, released a review reaffirming that supplemental calcium is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease—countering years of confusion fueled by flawed and misinterpreted studies. Calcium supplementation has previously been criticized as a potential link to heart attacks and ...
Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Shown to Improve Periodontal Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly half of all Americans over the age of 30 has some form of periodontal disease. This can cause tooth loss and studies have linked periodontal diseases to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, COPD and other respiratory issues. Traditionally, treating periodontal disease centered around improve ...
Study Finds Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Improves Aerobic Fitness
A new study has shown that California-based Wakunaga of America’s Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) can improve aerobic fitness due to its ability to increase arterial flexibility. According to the company, aerobic fitness (“cardio”) is important at every age and stage of life, which is especially true for those who engage in endurance activities including ...
Scientists Discover When Good Cholesterol Turns Harmful
It’s true – too much of a good thing can sometimes be a bad thing. Take high-density lipoproteins, or “good” cholesterol. Researchers have discovered that certain components of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease. “During routine checkups, adults have their cholesterol levels tested, which includes both ‘bad’ (LDL) ...
Natural Sleep Support–Turning 10 Winks Into 40
Poor sleep is a growing problem among Western populations. The good news is that there are numerous products that can help your customers catch their zzz’s. People are just not sleeping the way they want to … and the way they used to. Thus, the sleep category is one of the very few that is ...
NPA, CRN Release Statements on Preventive Services Task Force Guidance on Dietary Supplements
The Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) have issued statements in response to recent findings by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). NPA commented on what USPSTF found in relation between the use of beta carotene and vitamin E for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Ultimately, “The ...
Plant-based Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of CVD
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, consuming a plant-based diet is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) during young to middle adulthood. Participants were 4,946 adults in the CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults) prospective study. They were initially 18 to 30 years old and ...
Link Between Depression and Heart Health Significant
According to a recent article by the American Heart Association, “People with depression fare worse in heart health study,” there is a greater risk of individuals suffering from depression to also experience heart-related issues. And it’s a two-way street: those who suffer from heart problems are more likely to deal with depression as well. The ...
In Support of Natural Heart Health
Despite a major negative study publicized last summer, the heart health category is teeming with effective, science-backed supplements. Here’s how to win over skittish customers. “Most dietary supplements are useless for preventing heart attacks!” This statement or a facsimile thereof caused the dietary supplement industry and natural health practitioners to have tachycardia (rapid heartbeat often ...
Carlson Supplies Retailers With Red Aprons for Heart Awareness Month
Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s campaign to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Friday, February 3, 2017 is National Wear Red Day. Thousands of individuals and companies are raising awareness about heart disease by wearing red on ...
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