Aged garlic extract improved blood pressure People with high cholesterol often have elevated blood pressure, a major factor in heart and circulatory conditions. In this study, 67 adults with moderately elevated total cholesterol levels, and high LDL cholesterol levels, aged at least 18, took a placebo or 250 mg of aged garlic extract per dayContinue reading “Lipids: Garlic and probiotics improve blood pressure, lipids”
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Heart & Circulation: Iron and folic acid provide heart and kidney protection
Circulating iron protects the heart To determine iron deficiency, doctors typically measure iron and ferritin stored in the body. While iron stores may be sufficient, too little circulating iron may prevent the body from working properly, leading doctors to consider “functional” iron deficiency (FID) circulating and stored—rather than “absolute” iron deficiency (AID)— stored iron only.Continue reading “Heart & Circulation: Iron and folic acid provide heart and kidney protection”