Polygonum Cuspidatum Complex
8.8
Heart health boost
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Resveratrol is a powerful natural antioxidant that protects against coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. It also aids in reducing cholesterol, alleviating gout and arthritis, and has aesthetic benefits like slowing skin ageing. Now Foods' Resveratrol Natural offers convenient 200 mg capsules for easy daily intake. I highly recommend this product!
8.8
Disease prevention support
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Great! I've used it for years as Resveratrol acts as a natural antioxidant, protecting against diseases. It serves as a preventive measure against coronary diseases, arteriosclerosis, and aids in lowering cholesterol.
Vitamin E
9.5
Essential supplement
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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with powerful antioxidant properties, preventing lipid oxidation and helping to avert arteriosclerosis and blood clots. It may lower blood pressure and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol. Moreover, it keeps cell membranes healthy, potentially warding off age-related diseases, hence its title as the "rejuvenating vitamin." It is an essential supplement for my health.
9.5
Heart disease risk
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Vitamin E, known for its excellent antioxidant properties, may lower the risk of heart disease by improving arteriosclerosis. I consider it essential for the elderly, and I take it daily.
Fish Oil
4
Eicosapentaenoic acid shows limited benefits
Higher epicardial adipose tissue volume is associated with higher coronary fatty plaque volume and is regulated by waist circumference but not EPA+DHA supplementation.
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We conducted a study to see how eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) impacts epicardial adipose tissue volume (EATV) and its relationship with arteriosclerosis in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD). The research involved 139 subjects already on statins, who were either given a daily dose of 3.36 grams of EPA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or received no supplement for 30 months.
Our findings revealed that although EPA+DHA supplementation resulted in a notable reduction in triglyceride levels, there was no significant decrease in EATV when compared to those who did not receive the supplement. Interestingly, we observed that waist circumference was the primary factor influencing EATV levels, suggesting that managing weight might be more crucial than supplementation for reducing heart-related issues.
Furthermore, we found that individuals with higher EATV measurements tended to have more coronary fatty plaque. This highlights the connection between body weight and cardiovascular health, as having a larger waist circumference predicted an increase in EATV after 30 months. In conclusion, while EPA+DHA can lower triglycerides, it didn’t directly affect EATV in our study, underscoring the importance of maintaining a healthy weight to potentially reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis and associated heart events.
Our findings revealed that although EPA+DHA supplementation resulted in a notable reduction in triglyceride levels, there was no significant decrease in EATV when compared to those who did not receive the supplement. Interestingly, we observed that waist circumference was the primary factor influencing EATV levels, suggesting that managing weight might be more crucial than supplementation for reducing heart-related issues.
Furthermore, we found that individuals with higher EATV measurements tended to have more coronary fatty plaque. This highlights the connection between body weight and cardiovascular health, as having a larger waist circumference predicted an increase in EATV after 30 months. In conclusion, while EPA+DHA can lower triglycerides, it didn’t directly affect EATV in our study, underscoring the importance of maintaining a healthy weight to potentially reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis and associated heart events.
8.8
Improved circulation
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Omega-3 is excellent for managing triglycerides and arteriosclerosis. Since starting to take fish-derived DHA and EPA oils, my triglyceride levels returned to normal. It appears that high omega-3 fatty acid levels in red blood cells can improve flexibility and blood circulation, which may help prevent arteriosclerosis.