Homocysteine a marker for heart attack

February 24, 2011 | In Health

Research has shown that high levels of homocysteine in the blood can predict who will suffer a heart attack. High levels of homocysteine prevent dilation of blood vessels. Research showed that homocysteine levels were a better indicator of heart attacks and strokes than high cholesterol levels. The research on the amino acid homocysteine and heart disease is over ten years old. Following men with heart problems for six years, Norwegian researchers found that the higher the homocysteine levels, the greater the risk of death following a heart attack. Another study showed that the risk of a fatal heart attack increased four-fold in those with high homocysteine levels in the blood. Several nutrients have been shown to lower blood homocysteine and the associated risks. Continue reading Homocysteine a marker for heart attack…

Quercetin Reduces Blood Pressure

February 22, 2011 | In Health

One of the reasons high fruit and vegetable consumption is thought to reduce cardiovascular risk is because of a high concentration of flavonoid, in particular the flavonoid Quercetin. A study published in the British Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that Quercetin supplementation can reduce blood pressure and plasma oxidised LDL concentrations in overweight, high risk individuals. Continue reading Quercetin Reduces Blood Pressure…