Heart Health

Studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D are linked to worse heart health. But you won’t believe how much getting enough vitamin D can help! A research abstract (Abstract 4382525) presented at the 2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions has revealed for the first time how much getting just enough vitamin D can help prevent a heart attack. The study included 630 people with acute coronary syndrome who had had a previous heart attack. Each person in the activ

This tiny black seed can safely improve your cholesterol. Black cumin (Nigella sativa), also known simply as black seed, can safely improve your cholesterol according to this just published study. Black seed is a powerful herb with a multitude of uses. This new double-blind study set out to confirm its benefits for cholesterol. It gave either no treatment or 5g of black seed powder a day for 8 weeks to people with borderline and high cholesterol who were not being treated wit

Chokeberry is a herb that has not yet attracted a lot of attention. But, as this new study adds to the rapidly accumulating evidence for its cardiovascular benefits, it may finally be time to pay attention. Chokeberry shrub, or aronia, is a member of the rose family. Its berries, like so many more famous berries, are loaded in antioxidant flavonoids: especially anthocyanins. Chokeberry first attracted notice in 2007 when a study found that it significantly improved blood pres

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. One of the tiniest supplements in nature could help the largest health problem in the world. Cardiovascular disease includes coronary artery disease, angina, stroke, heart attack and congestive heart failure. Important risk factors include high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, diabetes, unhealthy diet and lifestyle, smoking, excessive alcohol, inflammation, oxidative stress and obesity. Importantly, these