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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. […]

03/31/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Bioactive peptides found to have a positive effect on endothelial function

Bioactive peptides could be a potential option for managing and treating endothelial dysfunction, as well as its complications, researchers from the University of Alberta report. In their study, which was published in Food Science and Human Wellness, they provide an overview of how bioactive peptides can be used to support the endothelium and prevent the onset of […]

02/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Air pollution associated with increased risk of emergency room admission for bleeding peptic ulcers

Exposure to elevated levels of nitric oxide (NO2) could trigger bleeding among patients with peptic ulcer, and increase the likelihood of emergency admissions, according to a study published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health. The study utilized a case-crossover study in the city’s elderly population to determine the effects of differing levels of exposure in their […]

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