Vitamins and supplements for increased blood flow

Although there is little robust research to support the claims of their effectiveness, some vitamins may help increase blood flow. Learn about them here.

High-salt diet may kill off ‘good’ gut bacteria

Eating too much salt is known to increase blood pressure.

Is krill oil better than fish oil for omega-3?

Krill oil and fish oil are popular dietary supplements containing omega-3. Krill oil comes from a small crustacean while fish oil comes from oily fish, such as salmon. Both are shown to increase blood levels of omega-3 and have benefits for health.

A diet low in saturated fat ‘will not prevent heart disease or prolong life’

Eating foods that contain saturated fat is thought to increase blood cholesterol levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease. As a result, health professionals recommend following a diet low in saturated fat to reduce this risk.

Energy Drink Consumption Linked To Increased Blood Pressure

Energy drinks can drastically increase blood pressure and disturb the heart’s natural rhythm, say researchers who presented their findings at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions…

Increased Blood Pressure, Disturbed Heart Rhythm A Possible Risk With Energy Drinks

Energy drinks may increase blood pressure and disturb your heart’s natural rhythm, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions…

Popular Muscle-Boosting Supplement Does Not Increase Blood Flow

A Baylor University study has found that a popular nutritional supplement that is marketed to lead to greater muscle strength through increasing blood flow to the muscle does not increase blood flow as claimed on the bottle…