Glutathione rescues homocystine-induced endothelial dysfunction This is a perfect example of why a natural approach can be so effective. Any natural approach to cardiovascular disease is going to take homocysteine into account an ensure adequate intake of folic acid, Vit B6 and Vit B12. In addition, antioxidant therapy to include high intakes of Vit C […]
FFA-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction Can Be Corrected by Vitamin C Kind of makes you wonder how we can see headlines that vitamin C does not protect against heart disease, huh? This study finds that antioxidant therapy may help to protect the lining of the blood vessels against oxidative damage from increased free fatty acids in the […]
Insulin Causes Endothelial Dysfunction in Humans Mark this one down…this is another article in the developing saga of the relationship between hyperinsulinemia and hypertension. Many doctors focus on salt reduction in hypertensive patients, and yet education about whole grains vs refined carbs may be time better spent… Circulation — Abstracts: Arcaro et al. 105 (5): […]
Effect of a Mediterranean-Style Diet on Endothelial Dysfunction and Markers of Vascular Inflammation in the Metabolic Syndrome Same concept here applied to insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction (the lining of blood vessels..). JAMA — Abstract: Effect of a Mediterranean-Style Diet on Endothelial Dysfunction and Markers of Vascular Inflammation in the Metabolic Syndrome. Read entire article […]
Let’s face it, erectile dysfunction, or ED as it is known in the radio commercials, is not a good thing. For us men, back in the late teens, twenties or thirties there could be few things less desirable. For some reason, though, as we age it becomes almost acceptable for erectile dysfunction. Maybe it’s because, […]
