The health of the cardiovascular system is a broad term and includes overall health of the blood vessels and heart muscle. Full access to our Health Topics is restricted to those who have established a valid Designs for Health Registered Practitioner login account.
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Are Your Patients Taking the Right Form of Magnesium for Cardiovascular Health?
Current research shows a well-established link between magnesium deficiency and cardiovascular disease. Find out which magnesium is the right one for your cardiovascular patients.
14 April, 2021
New Ways to Think About CoQ10 Supplementation
Coq10 protects retinal health and protects against common eye disorders.
25 March, 2021
Postbiotics: What are They?
What are postbiotics? How are they formed? What are the benefits of having postbiotics inside our gut?
26 January, 2021
Study demonstrates the effects of maternal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and preterm delivery
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is seen as essential pre-pregnancy and during pregnancy
15 September, 2020
Optimising the EPA:DHA ratio
Varying ratios of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA have different therapeutic benefits for patients with cognitive or inflammatory conditions.
15 September, 2020
Review demonstrates DHA’s effect on blood pressure
Essential fatty acids shown to lower blood pressure; researchers demonstrate benefits of fish oil supplementation for hypertension.
15 September, 2020
Research Supports Fish Oil Supplementation for the Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease
Research study demonstrates the benefits of fish oil supplementation in lowering the risks of cardiovascular diseases
14 September, 2020
Fish oil and probiotics during pregnancy and infancy reduce risk of atopic disease – research study
Review demonstrates probiotics and fish oil during pregnancy and infancy reduce the risk of atopic disease
14 September, 2020
Review demonstrates fish oil supplementation’s impact on heart rate
Fish oil supplementation is essential for cardiovascular health. This review demonstrates fish oil's impact on heart rate
01 September, 2020
Hyperinsulinemia: An Early Indicator of Metabolic Dysfunction
Research suggest that hyperinsulinemia can be causally linked to metabolic dysfunctions not associated with blood sugar hormones
10 August, 2020
Spotlight on the Plant Compound Berberine
Berberine is a plant compound shown to be an effective treatment for insulin-related health issues.
04 August, 2020
Review demonstrates curcumin’s effect on adiponectin levels
Curcumin supplementation shown to increase adiponectin, a protein hormone that regulates metabolic processes such as insulin sensitivity and mitigates inflammation.
06 July, 2020
Curcumin enhances cholesterol-lowering effects of phytosterols in patients with dyslipidemia
Curcumin enhances cholesterol-lowering effects of phytosterol supplementation in patients with dyslipidemia
06 July, 2020
Curcumin improves inflammatory markers in patients with diabetes
Beneficial effects of curcumin on inflammatory markers and lipid profiles of patients with diabetes
30 June, 2020
Tocotrienols Up Close
Vitamin E is a complex nutrient with 8 sub-fractions including tocotrienols that has been shown to have cholesterol and triglyceride reducing properties.
21 March, 2020
The “Odd” Repercussions of Low Magnesium
Several lesser-known symptoms, such as anxiety and "hyper-excitability", are now being connected as odd repercussions of low magnesium.
01 March, 2020
New study demonstrates vitamin D improves vascular function and decreases oxidative stress
Study demonstrates vitamin D improves heart function and lowers oxidative stress
20 January, 2020
Study demonstrates fat intake associated with lower mortality and lower risk of cardiovascular disease
The association between macronutrients and their correlation with overall mortality and cardiovascular disease is controversial.
20 January, 2020
Should We Be “Targeting” LDL With Statins?
Statin therapy to meet LDL-C target may not be sufficient to reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases, study shows.
20 January, 2020
Coenzyme Q10 – A Natural Eye Preservative
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has potential as a preventative and therapeutic agent in many common optical health conditions.
20 January, 2020
CoQ10 and the Mevalonate Pathway: Mitochondria and Myopathy
CoQ10 is a fat-soluble compound required for energy generation and mitochondrial health
02 January, 2020
Blaming the Bugs for Heart Disease
Optimising the gut microbiota can impact various risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.
23 December, 2019
CoQ10 supplementation may support heart health in individuals born at a low birth weight
CoQ10 supplementation may support heart health in individuals born at a low birth weight
20 December, 2019
The Dangers of Low CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10 is an absolutely critical factor for cellular energy generation. It is required for the proper functioning of the mitochondrial electron transport
25 November, 2019
Cardiovascular Health and High Triglycerides
An increasingly concern for Australia’s health, high levels of triglycerides or fat in the blood can be linked to the deteriorating health of the cardiovascular system.
14 August, 2018
Relevant Products
When you choose to join the Designs for Health practitioner community, you’ll gain access to a range of products, relevant to specific health conditions, including the following relevant products for cardiovascular and lipid support.
