Circulatory System Topics


Noni Juice Found to Be High in Anti-Inflammatory Properties


You may have heard of the popular Noni Juice, and its many health benefits. Well, you can add one more benefit to the list! Noni Juice has been shown to have excellent anti-inflammatory properties.

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Olive Leaf Linked to Lowered Cholesterol and Blood Pressure

If you’re one of the millions of people suffering from high cholesterol and/or blood pressure, you’re probably constantly looking for effective ways to lower your cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Especially when considering the high cost and possible side effects of prescription medications. Good news! There may be a new, all-natural option available to you: olive leaf.

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Isoflavones Linked to Lower Blood Pressure

Millions of people worldwide suffer from high or increased blood pressure. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands of people who spend thousands of dollars each and every year on blood pressure medication in order to regulate their blood pressure levels. But there may be an alternative option: Isoflavones.

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To Boost or Not to Boost? Nitric Oxide Supplementation and Pinnacle NoX2

Are you are a serious, seasoned bodybuilder? An established athlete just beginning a concentrated weight-training regimen? Chances are that besides carefully planning your exercise program, you’re eating right as well, conscious of every morsel that creeps between your lips. A devout calorie-counter, you. A born ingredient-reader. So, why would you consider taking a supplement? Even when you’re doing all the right things, supplements can enhance your diet and exercise plan. Take nitric oxide, or NO, for example. Read the rest of this entry »

Alternatives to Ephedra: Are They Safe?

After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned ephedra in 2004, thousands of manufacturers of diet and weight-loss drugs turned their attention to finding natural and synthetic alternatives that would mimic its effects. Many of the ingredients in these fat burners also pose a number of health risks, but some of them may still be safer than ephedra. Understanding how ephedra works in the body can help you determine if alternative supplements are right for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Fishing for Better Health? Try Natures Way Fisol

If you seek a natural supplement that can work wonders, look seaward. The benefits of fish oil for coronary health have been widely documented. But fish oil isn’t just for heart health. It can treat or help prevent a variety of conditions, including depression, diabetes, osteoporosis, macular degeneration, attention deficit disorder, stroke, and auto-immune disorders. You can harness the power of fish oil by taking Nature’s Way Fisol or Super Fisol. Read the rest of this entry »

NO Comparison: BSN NO-Xplode and Nitrix, Nutrex Niox, MHP Anadrox Pump & Burn and TRAC, and Pinnacle NoX2

If you’re a dedicated bodybuilder, you’re probably aware of nitric oxide (NO) boosters on some level. Because they seem to work very well, they’re extremely popular with bodybuilders and other athletes. Read the rest of this entry »

Garner Garlic’s Health Benefits Without Its Odor

Garlic has been used both as a medicinal herb and a food source for thousands of years, and studies have shown a significant relationship between garlic and the prevention of infection and disease. It’s one of the few foods that has a high natural sulfur content, and it also contains amino acids that are not easily obtained from other sources. Read the rest of this entry »

Do Guggulsterones Work? A Look at Nutrex Lipo-6, Optimum Nutrition Thermo-Cuts Extreme, Biotest Hot-Rox, and MHP Anadrox

Guggulsterone has been cultivated for thousands of years in India and surrounding regions. Before being brought to the Western world, it was popularized in Ayurvedic medicine; now it’s a common ingredient in dietary supplements. Guggulsterone is a compound derived from the gummy resin of the gugul plant (Commiphora mukul). Traditionally, it was used as a remedy for ulcers, obesity, arthritis, and even epilepsy. Today, though, its supplemental use is largely confined to controlling weight and cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry »

NO Nightmares: Side Effects of BSN NO-Xplode and Other Nitric Oxide Supplements

Muscle-building supplements infused with nitric oxide (NO) and creatine give bodybuilders and other athletes an opportunity to build strength, improve performance, and even enhance mental focus. High-intensity training and endurance workouts require appropriate supplementation, but many supplements do have significant side effects. Because NO helps dilate blood vessels and increase circulation, some users may experience an elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, or trouble sleeping. Read the rest of this entry »