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09/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A cucumber a day keeps the heart doctor away

The old folk wisdom “an apple day keeps the doctor away” just got an upgrade, thanks to the work of Italian researchers. Only now, it’s cucumbers instead of apples, and heart doctors instead of regular ones. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they showed that the cucumber (Cucumis sativus) can protect the […]

09/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Cucumbers suppress inflammation in vascular endothelial cells

An Italian study investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) on vascular endothelial cells that line the inner side of blood vessels. It concluded that cucumber-derived extracts could protect the endothelium’s vulnerable cells against the inflammation caused by lipopolysaccharides. The study was supported by the University of Bologna. Its findings were published in the […]

08/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Specific bioactive proteins nourish the blood vessels and help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

A study on bioactive peptides could have wide-ranging benefits in supporting overall cardiovascular health. In particular, bioactive peptides have the potential to be used in treating endothelial dysfunction, a condition which might lead to cardiovascular diseases if left unchecked, according to researchers from the University of Alberta. The review, published in Food Science and Human Wellness, provided […]

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