Protecting your heart may be as simple as consuming the right colorful foods. Britt Burton-Freeman, Ph.D., director of the Center for Nutrition Research at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) told Sirius Satellite Radio listeners how polyphenols – compounds which…
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Grape seed extract and inflammation discussed on Sirius Radio
That burger you just ate may be throwing your body’s inflammatory response out of balance. Since many diseases – including cardiovascular disease – are linked with inflammation, managing this natural process has become an increasingly important study area for researchers.…
People nationwide hear how today’s lunch may impact future heart health
With new research confirming why even young adults should be concerned about how their diets may impact their future heart health, some people are asking: Are we heeding the message? Dr Britt Burton-Freeman isn’t so sure. Burton-Freeman is the director…
Premium grape seed extract supports healthy blood pressure levels
Healthcare providers and nutritionists are talking about how grape seed extract may help patients to maintain healthy blood pressure levels within the normal range. This breakthrough concept is important because, according to the American Heart Association, one out of every…
Farm to finish: grape seed extracts that are better for us and our planet
Polyphenolics’ standards of excellence result in ingredients beneficial to your products and consumers. Alternative Health Expert Bryce Wylde, BSc, DHMHS traveled to Madera County, the heart of California’s wine country and one of America’s oldest grape-growing regions. There, he confirmed…
