Archive for the ‘Supplements’ Category

Omega-3 could benefit the heart

Monday, May 9th, 2011

A study conducted by Italian researchers has found that fish oil could be of benefit to the heart. The study in question involved 7,000 participants who had been diagnosed with heart failure, half of whom were given a daily capsule of omega-3 in addition to their other daily medications and half of whom were given read more »

Oily fish could prevent the onset of Age-related Macular Degeneration

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

According to recent research, a diet rich in oily fish could be key to preventing the onset of blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the elderly. AMD, which currently affects almost a third of Britain’s over the age of 75, gradually causes sufferers to lose their ‘central vision’ meaning they can no longer read more »

Garlic may be useful in treating hypertension

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

A recent study conducted by experts in Australia has found that when used in combination with other medication, garlic may be useful in treating high blood pressure. The study which was conducted by researchers from the University of Adelaide explored the effects of four garlic extract capsules a day for a period of 12 weeks. read more »