Phytosterols and Blood Pressure

Meta-Analysis Supports Phytosterols’ Potential Blood Pressure Benefits

A new meta-analysis shows that Phytosterols’, mostly known for their Cholesterol reducing potential, may also help support healthier Blood Pressure. 19 clinical trials were reviewed and data was pooled and analyzed.  Results showed that Phytosterol supplementation may reduce Systolic Blood Pressure by an average of 1.55 mmHg and Diastolic Blood Pressure by .84 mmHg.  These…

High Blood Pressure and Probiotics

Probiotics Can Improve Blood Pressure: 9-Study Review

According to a research review published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, long term Probiotic supplementation may control Blood Pressure. Over 540 adults with either normal or elevated Blood Pressure participated in the 9 studies reviewed by these researchers.  The analysis of the study results found Probiotic supplementation reduced Systolic Blood Pressure (top number)…

Fish Oil and Osteoarthritis

Fish Oil Shows Potential to Alleviate Joint Health Burden

A recent study found daily supplementation with Omega 3 may aid in easing the pain associated with Osteoarthritis in overweight and obese older adults. Over 150 sedentary adults between the ages of 50 and 80 participated in this randomized, double-blind, 2×2 factorial, placebo-controlled intervention. Participants were randomly assigned to be in one of following four…