Our most recent articles

SEARCH BY TOPIC

Come abbassare l'omocisteina alta

L'omocisteina è un aminoacido, ma non si tratta di uno dei “classici” aminoacidi – quelli con cui vengono sintetizzate le proteine. Piuttosto, è un derivato di uno di questi ultimi, la metionina.

High cholesterol and triglycerides: which supplements to assist diet therapy?

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in the Italian population. Yet intercepting their risk factors is possible and, as a result, effective preventive strategies can be implemented that reduce the likelihood of finding oneself struggling with potentially fatal events such as heart attack and stroke.

Managing high triglycerides at the table: what not to eat

Triglycerides are the main type of fat circulating in the blood. Sometimes their levels can exceed an alert threshold; these are cases of hypertriglyceridemia, a technical term that hides a very simple concept: having high triglycerides.

Resveratrol reduces cardiovascular risk in smokers

Supplementation with resveratrol may exert benèficial effects on the cardiovascular system of smokers by limiting oxidative stress and inflammatory status. 

Omega-3s reduce the risk of death in patients with coronary artery disease

Gli Omega-3 possono ridurre la probabilità di morte per disturbi cardiaci, e non solo. L’assunzione giornaliera degli Omega-3 EPA (acido eicosapentaenoico) e DHA (acido docosaesaenoico), da parte di pazienti con malattie coronariche, è associata a una diminuzione del rischio di eventi cardiovascolari.

Italians consume few omega-3-rich foods. Health at risk

In Italy, the average daily intake of omega 3 consumed is 97 milligrams per person, an amount well below the 250 milligrams recommended by European guidelines.

Omega-3 index reveals heart health status

Regular consumption of omega-3-rich fatty fish (mackerel, salmon, herring etc.) is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, as shown by numerous studies over the past 30 years. 

Coronary heart disease, a new method helps find out who is at risk and more suitable for statins

Certain conditions, such as high cholesterol, predispose to coronary artery disease. The absence of traditional risk factors, however, does not always rule out the risk of heart disease. e

High triglycerides: counteracting them with omega-3s is possible

Excess triglycerides in the blood represent a health hazard being one of the main cardiovascular risk factors, along with "bad" cholesterol, high blood pressure, bad lifestyle habits and particular diseases or genetic predispositions.