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Devil in the Milk: Illness, Health and the Politics of A1 and A2 Milk

September 22, 2022 by Captain Organic Planet

This groundbreaking work is the first internationally published book to examine the link between a protein in the milk we drink and a range of serious illnesses, including heart disease, Type 1 diabetes, autism, and schizophrenia. These health problems are linked to a tiny protein fragment that is formed when we digest A1 beta-casein, a […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: A2 milk, autism, diabetes, heart disease, milk, mutation, schizophrenia

Novel antioxidant makes old blood vessels seem young again

August 28, 2022 by Captain Organic Planet

Older adults who take a novel antioxidant that specifically targets cellular powerhouses, or mitochondria, see age-related vascular changes reverse by the equivalent of 15 to 20 years within six weeks, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research. The study, published this week in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, adds to a growing body of […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: aging, antioxidants, blood vessels, heart disease, rutin, supplements

Good news for coffee lovers: Daily coffee may benefit the heart

April 3, 2022 by Captain Organic Planet

Drinking coffee — particularly two to three cups a day — is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session. These trends held true for both people with and without […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: coffee, heart, heart disease

Beetroot juice may provide benefits to heart disease patients

August 6, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

A new study finds that dietary nitrate — a compound that dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure — may reduce overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs with heart disease. The research team looked specifically at beetroot juice, a source of dietary nitrate, to explore its use as a future targeted treatment option […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: beetroot juice, beets, cardiovascular disease, disease, heart, heart disease

Undiagnosed, undertreated Chagas disease emerging as U.S. public health threat

June 20, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

Across a broad swath of the southern United States, residents face a tangible but mostly unrecognized risk of contracting Chagas disease — a stealthy parasitic infection that can lead to severe heart disease and death — according to new research presented today at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting. Chagas […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Chagas, disease, heart disease, parasite

High intake of refined grains linked to higher risk of heart disease and death

February 19, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

High intake of highly processed (refined) grains is associated with higher risk of heart disease and death than whole (unrefined) grains, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Cereal grains, such as oats, rice, barley and wheat make up around 50% of daily caloric intake across the world and up to 70% in low and middle income […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: heart disease, refined grains

Study shows aged garlic extract can reduce dangerous plaque buildup in arteries

September 30, 2020 by Captain Organic Planet

The supplement Aged Garlic Extract can reverse the buildup of deadly plaque in arteries and help prevent the progression of heart disease, according to a new study scheduled for publication in the Journal of Nutrition. The research, conducted at LA BioMed, found a reduction in the amount of low-attenuation plaque, or “soft plaque,” in the arteries […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Aged Garlic Extract, garlic, heart disease

Fructose and glucose in high fructose corn syrup deliver a one-two punch to health

September 29, 2020 by Captain Organic Planet

Consuming high fructose corn syrup appears to be as bad for your health as consuming sugar in the form of fructose alone, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study reports health risks related to the type of sugar consumed, but also reveals novel risks when sugars are […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: disease, fructose, glucose, heart disease, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, uric acid

Too Many Vitamins? One Antioxidant Linked To Heart Disease

March 4, 2020 by Captain Organic Planet

Antioxidants are widely considered an important defense against heart disease, but University of Utah researchers have found excessive levels of one antioxidant–reduced glutathione–actually may contribute to the disease. The findings, published in Cell, indicate a new class of drugs can be developed to treat or even prevent heart disease caused by “reductive stress,” according to […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: antioxidants, heart, heart disease, reduced glutathione, vitamins

Consumption of licorice can lead to dangerously high blood pressure and dangerously low potassium levels

November 23, 2019 by Captain Organic Planet

As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice. Days before the biggest candy eating holiday of the year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages moderation if you enjoy snacking on the old fashioned favorite. So, if you’re getting your stash ready for Halloween, here’s some advice from FDA: […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: arrhythmia, black licorice, candy, congestive heart failure, glycyrrhizin, heart disease, high blood pressure, licorice, licorice root

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