Simple Change Can Decrease Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Simple Change Can Decrease Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
This study looked at how olive oil, compared to butter, affects our heart health markers, like blood pressure and cholesterol level.
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Can Berberine Be Helpful for the Gastrointestinal Tract?

Can Berberine Be Helpful for the Gastrointestinal Tract?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Berberine is known for its therapeutic effects. It is supporting digestive, metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological health (Song D, et.al., 2020).
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What Type of Diet Works the Best for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk?

What Type of Diet Works the Best for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
In a recent study involving 44 identical twins, researchers found that a vegan diet can lead to better heart health compared to an omnivorous diet.
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What can glutathione do for cardiac protection

What can glutathione do for cardiac protection

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
The glutathione system is a vital defender against heart damage, acting as an antioxidant powerhouse within the cardiovascular system.
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Eating your way to a healthier heart doesn’t have to be difficult

Eating your way to a healthier heart doesn’t have to be difficult

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
The 'Portfolio' diet, rich in plant protein (legums), nuts, and fibers, isn't just a fad—it could be lifesaving.
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How do changes in body composition affect cardiovascular risk?

How do changes in body composition affect cardiovascular risk?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
This study included 1048 participants between the age of 50 and 80 years old without cardiovascular disease (Hu T, et. al., 2023). The researchers investigated the associations of 2-year changes in fat percentage and fat-free mass percentage with occurring cardiovascular events.   This is what they found. The participants with...
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What can heat do for your cardiovascular system?

What can heat do for your cardiovascular system?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
This study included 2315 men between the age of 42 and 60 years (Laukkanen T, et.al., 2015). The purpose of the research was to investigate the association of frequency and duration of sauna bathing with the risk of sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease, and all-cause...
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Can tea reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Can tea reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
In this research 11 studies on black tea and 24 studies on green tea were analyzed for an association of tea consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease ( Yang X, et.al., 2022).     The results showed that drinking less than four cups of black tea daily may prevent...
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How long does it take to reduce cardiovascular risk factors?

How long does it take to reduce cardiovascular risk factors?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  The following research investigated the effect of consuming a plant-based diet on blood Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) levels and other risk factors in overweight and obese individuals (Najjar RS, et.al., 2018). High Lp(a) levels increase your likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. Lp(a) can cause increased clotting, which...
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Do you want big improvements to your cardiovascular function? These 2 things have shown to do it.

Do you want big improvements to your cardiovascular function? These 2 things have shown to do it.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  The following research combined exercise and sauna use comparing it with only exercise for the benefits of cardiovascular function (Lee E, et.al., 2022). The researchers measured blood pressure, cardiorespiratory fitness, fat mass, total cholesterol levels, and arterial stiffness. The participants were an average of 49 years old with low...
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Can blueberries improve vascular function?

Can blueberries improve vascular function?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  The reason to conduct the following research was to investigate the impact of blueberry flavonoid intake on endothelial function in healthy men (Rodriguez-Mateos A, et.al., 2013). Two randomized, controlled, double-blind, crossover human-intervention trials were conducted with 21 healthy men. The impact of blueberry flavonoid intake on flow-mediated dilation and...
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Do you want to improve your vascular system an easy way?

Do you want to improve your vascular system an easy way?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
This research evaluated the effects of two different diets, one containing walnuts and the other almonds on endothelial function (Bhardwaj R, et.al., 2018). The endothelium is the inner layer of the blood vessels and is important for healthy cardiovascular function. The study was a randomized crossover, controlled intervention study with...
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This one thing reduced the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease and overall mortality.

This one thing reduced the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease and overall mortality.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  The following research included 237 036 men 57% and 179 068 women with the average age of 62 years (Huang J, et al., 2020). The researchers compared the risk of mortality between animal source protein and plant-based protein adjusting for other risk factors. They found that greater dietary plant...
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This type of fat can help your cardiovascular system.

This type of fat can help your cardiovascular system.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  This study was conducted to evaluate the preventive effect of EPA and DHA on cardiovascular disease (Bernasconi AA, et al., 2020). EPA and DHA are the active ingredients of omega 3 fat. The research included 135,267 participants from 40 studies. The researchers found that supplementation with EPA and DHA...
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Analysis of 135,267 participants showed this easy strategy helped prevent cardiovascular disease.

Analysis of 135,267 participants showed this easy strategy helped prevent cardiovascular disease.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  The following research analyzed 40 randomized controlled trials which included 135,267 participants (Bernasconi AA, et al., 2020). The researchers investigated the results of supplementation with EPA and DHA which are the active ingredients in omega 3 fish oil. They looked at cardiovascular outcomes and included myocardial infarction, coronary heart...
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Surprising research on lower mortality.

Surprising research on lower mortality.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  This population-based study included 495 077 women and men with an average age of 56.6 years (Li ZH, et al., 2020). The researchers wanted to find out if glucosamine would affect mortality. They evaluated all-cause mortality and mortality due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory and digestive disease. The average...
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Reduce your risk of heart attacks by adding one food to your meals

Reduce your risk of heart attacks by adding one food to your meals

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
Research shows adding one food reduces the risk for heart attacks by 38%. Sometimes you can get big benefits by making small changes. There are several studies showing that just adding legumes to your meals can lower your cardiovascular risk. The results of this particular study found that only 1...
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Decreasing Inflammation is 1 Important Way to Increase Your Life Expectancy

Decreasing Inflammation is 1 Important Way to Increase Your Life Expectancy

The process of atherosclerosis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and involves deposits of fat and especially LDL cholesterol into the blood vessel wall (Salisbury D, Bronas U, 2014). These researchers state that when the LDL cholesterol gets deposited into the vascular wall it can oxidize and cause injury...
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