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The following scientific abstracts have been reviewed by the Dr. Eliaz staff for relevance to the ingredient Cardiovascular Disease. Click on any of the following abstract titles to see the details of the abstract.

Title: Reduction in weight and cardiovascular disease risk factors in individuals with type 2 diabetes: one-year results of the look AHEAD trial
Authors: Look AHEAD Research Group, Pi-Sunyer X, Blackburn G, Brancati FL, Bray GA, Bright R, Clark JM, Curtis JM, Espeland MA, Foreyt JP, Graves K, Haffner SM, Harrison B, Hill JO, Horton ES, Jakicic J, Jeffery RW, Johnson KC, Kahn S, Kelley DE, Kitabchi AE, Know
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2007 Jun;30(6):1374-83. Epub 2007 Mar 15. Links

Title: Even low-intensity and low-volume exercise training may improve insulin resistance in the elderly
Authors: Kodama S, Shu M, Saito K, Murakami H, Tanaka K, Kuno S, Ajisaka R, Sone Y, Onitake F, Takahashi A, Shimano H, Kondo K, Yamada N, Sone H.
Journal: Intern Med. 2007;46(14):1071-7. Epub 2007 Jul 17

Title: Chromium picolinate and biotin combination reduces atherogenic index of plasma in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a placebo-controlled, double-blinded, randomized clinical trial
Authors: Geohas J, Daly A, Juturu V, Finch M, Komorowski JR.
Journal: Am J Med Sci. 2007 Mar;333(3):145-53

Title: Anthocyanins Inhibit Nuclear Factor-{kappa}B Activation in Monocytes and Reduce Plasma Concentrations of Pro-Inflammatory Mediators in Healthy Adults.
Authors: Karlsen A, Retterstøl L, Laake P, Paur I, Kjølsrud-Bøhn S, Sandvik L, Blomhoff R.
Journal: J Nutr. 2007 Aug;137(8):1951-4.

Title: Plasma LDL and HDL cholesterol and oxidized LDL concentrations are altered in normo- and hypercholesterolemic humans after intake of different levels of cocoa powder.
Authors: Baba S, Natsume M, Yasuda A, Nakamura Y, Tamura T, Osakabe N, Kanegae M, Kondo K.
Journal: J Nutr. 2007 Jun;137(6):1436-41.

Title: Impact of foods enriched with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on erythrocyte n-3 levels and cardiovascular risk factors.
Authors: Murphy KJ, Meyer BJ, Mori TA, Burke V, Mansour J, Patch CS, Tapsell LC, Noakes M, Clifton PA, Barden A, Puddey IB, Beilin LJ, Howe PR.
Journal: Br J Nutr. 2007 Apr;97(4):749-57.

Title: Dietary Intakes of Flavonols and Flavones and Coronary Heart Disease in US Women.
Authors: Lin J, Rexrode KM, Hu F, Albert CM, Chae CU, Rimm EB, Stampfer MJ, Manson JE.
Journal: Am J Epidemiol. 2007 Mar 22.

Title: Flavonoid intake and cardiovascular disease mortality: a prospective study in postmenopausal women.
Authors: Mink PJ, Scrafford CG, Barraj LM, Harnack L, Hong CP, Nettleton JA, Jacobs DR Jr.
Journal: Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;85(3):895-909.

Title: Intake of fish oil, oleic acid, folic acid, and vitamins B-6 and E for 1 year decreases plasma C-reactive protein and reduces coronary heart disease risk factors in male patients in a cardiac rehabilitation program.
Authors: Carrero JJ, Fonolla J, Marti JL, Jimenez J, Boza JJ, Lopez-Huertas E.
Journal: J Nutr. 2007 Feb;137(2):384-90.

Title: Dietary Supplementation with Chickpeas for at Least 5 Weeks Results in Small but Significant Reductions in Serum Total and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterols in Adult Women and Men.
Authors: Pittaway JK, Ahuja KD, Cehun M, Chronopoulos A, Robertson IK, Nestel PJ, Ball MJ.
Journal: Ann Nutr Metab. 2006 Dec 21;50(6):512-518

Title: Antioxidant vitamin supplementation in cardiovascular diseases.
Authors: Riccioni G, Bucciarelli T, Mancini B, Corradi F, Di Ilio C, Mattei PA, D'Orazio N.
Journal: Ann Clin Lab Sci. 2007 Winter;37(1):89-95.

Title: Green tea extract impedes dyslipidaemia and development of cardiac dysfunction in streptozotocin-diabetic rats.
Authors: Anandh Babu PV, Sabitha KE, Shyamaladevi CS.
Journal: Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2006 Dec;33(12)

Title: Preventing sudden death with n-3 (omega-3) fatty acids and defibrillators.
Authors: Kottke TE, Wu LA, Brekke LN, Brekke MJ, White RD.
Journal: Am J Prev Med. 2006 Oct;31(4):316-323.

Title: Are your patients with risk of CVD getting the viscous soluble fiber they need?
Authors: Shamliyan TA, Jacobs DR Jr, Raatz SK, Nordstrom DL, Keenan JM.
Journal: J Fam Pract. 2006 Sep;55(9):761-769.

Title: Cardiovascular disease prevention and health promotion with the transcendental meditation program and Maharishi consciousness-based health care.
Authors: Schneider RH, Walton KG, Salerno JW, Nidich SI.
Journal: Ethn Dis. 2006 Summer;16(3 Suppl 4):S4-15-26.

Title: Aging and vascular responses to flavanol-rich cocoa.
Authors: Fisher ND, Hollenberg NK.
Journal: J Hypertens. 2006 Aug;24(8):1575-80.

Title: An anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice enhances atherosclerotic plaque stabilization in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice.
Authors: Xia X, Ling W, Ma J, Xia M, Hou M, Wang Q, Zhu H, Tang Z.
Journal: J Nutr. 2006 Aug;136(8):2220-5.

Title: Cardiovascular disease mortality and serum carotenoid levels: a Japanese population-based follow-up study.
Authors: Ito Y, Kurata M, Suzuki K, Hamajima N, Hishida H, Aoki K.
Journal: J Epidemiol. 2006 Jul;16(4):154-60.

Title: Concord grape juice attenuates platelet aggregation, serum cholesterol and development of atheroma in hypercholesterolemic rabbits.
Authors: Shanmuganayagam D, Warner TF, Krueger CG, Reed JD, Folts JD.
Journal: Atherosclerosis. 2006 Jun 13

Title: Curcumin induces changes in expression of genes involved in cholesterol homeostasis.
Authors: Peschel D, Koerting R, Nass N.
Journal: J Nutr Biochem. 2006 May 16

Title: Supplemental conditionally essential nutrients in cardiovascular disease therapy.
Authors: Kendler BS.
Journal: J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2006 Jan-Feb;21(1):9-16.

Title: Effects of protein, monounsaturated fat, and carbohydrate intake on blood pressure and serum lipids: results of the OmniHeart randomized trial.
Authors: Appel L. J., Sacks F. M., Carey V. J., Obarzanek E., Swain, J. F., Miller, E. R., 3rd Conlin P. R., Erlinger T. P., Rosner, B. A., Laranjo N. M., Charleston J., McCarron P., Bishop, L.
Journal: JAMA. 2005 Nov 16;294(19):2455-64.

Title: Beneficial effect of deep breathing on premature ventricular complexes: Can it be related to the decrease in QT dispersion?
Authors: Yetkin E., Aksoy Y., Yetkin O., Turhan H.
Journal: Int J Cardiol. 2005 Dec 1; [Epub ahead of print]

Title: [Effect of Astragalus Injection on Plasma Levels of Apoptosis-related Factors in Aged Patients with Chronic Heart Failure.]
Authors: Zhang JG, Yang N, He H, Wei GH, Gao DS, Wang XL, Wang XZ, Song GY.
Journal: Chin J Integr Med. 2005 Sep;11(3):187-90.

Title: Butter naturally enriched in conjugated linoleic Acid and vaccenic Acid alters tissue Fatty acids and improves the plasma lipoprotein profile in cholesterol-fed hamsters.
Authors: Lock AL, Horne CA, Bauman DE, Salter AM.
Journal: J Nutr. 2005 Aug;135(8):1934-9.

Title: A homocysteine metabolism-related dietary pattern and the risk of coronary heart disease in two independent german study populations.
Authors: Weikert C, Hoffmann K, Dierkes J, Zyriax BC, Klipstein-Grobusch K, Schulze MB, Jung R, Windler E, Boeing H.
Journal: J Nutr. 2005 Aug;135(8):1981-8.

Title: Grape polyphenols exert a cardioprotective effect in pre- and postmenopausal women by lowering plasma lipids and reducing oxidative stress.
Authors: Zern TL, Wood RJ, Greene C, West KL, Liu Y, Aggarwal D, Shachter NS, Fernandez ML.
Journal: J Nutr. 2005 Aug;135(8):1911-7.

Title: Effect of Zen Meditation on serum nitric oxide activity and lipid peroxidation.
Authors: Kim DH, Moon YS, Kim HS, Jung JS, Park HM, Suh HW, Kim YH, Song DK.
Journal: Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2005 Feb;29(2):327-31. Epub 2004 Dec 29.

Title: The soy isoflavone genistein induces a late but sustained activation of the endothelial nitric oxide-synthase system in vitro.
Authors: Rathel TR, Leikert JF, Vollmar AM, Dirsch VM.
Journal: Br J Pharmacol. 2005 Feb;144(3):394-9.

Title: Dietary intake of differently fed salmon; the influence on markers of human atherosclerosis.
Authors: Seierstad SL, Seljeflot I, Johansen O, Hansen R, Haugen M, Rosenlund G, Froyland L, Arnesen H.
Journal: Eur J Clin Invest. 2005 Jan;35(1):52-9.

Title: Dietary intake of differently fed salmon; the influence on markers of human atherosclerosis.
Authors: Seierstad SL, Seljeflot I, Johansen O, Hansen R, Haugen M, Rosenlund G, Froyland L, Arnesen H.
Journal: Eur J Clin Invest. 2005 Jan;35(1):52-9.

Title: Artichoke juice improves endothelial function in hyperlipemia.
Authors: Lupattelli G, Marchesi S, Lombardini R, Roscini AR, Trinca F, Gemelli F, Vaudo G, Mannarino E.
Journal: Life Sci. 2004 Dec 31;76(7):775-82.

Title: [The effect of Tai-Chi-Qui-Gong exercises on patients' pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life after lobectomy.]
Authors: Jong SY, Fang YY, Chao YF.
Journal: Hu Li Za Zhi. 2004 Dec;51(6):46-54.

Title: Dietary recommendations in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease: do we have the ideal diet yet?
Authors: Chahoud G, Aude YW, Mehta JL.
Journal: Am J Cardiol. 2004 Nov 15;94(10):1260-7.

Title: Ageing, cardiovascular risk profile and vegetarian nutrition.
Authors: Richter V, Rassoul F.
Journal: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2004;13(Suppl):S107.

Title: Atorvastatin decreases the coenzyme Q10 level in the blood of patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Authors: Rundek T, Naini A, Sacco R, Coates K, DiMauro S.
Journal: Arch Neurol. 2004 Jun;61(6):889-92.

Title: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial compares the cholesterollowering effects of two different soy protein preparations in hypercholesterolemic subjects.
Authors: Hoie LH, Morgenstern EC, Gruenwald J, Graubaum HJ, Busch R, Luder W, Zunft HJ.
Journal: Eur J Nutr. 2004 Apr 5;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print]

Title: Association between C-reactive protein and age-related macular degeneration
Authors: Seddon JM, Gensler G, Milton RC, Klein ML, Rifai N
Journal: JAMA, 291:6, 704-10

Title: The metabolic syndrome: An emerging health epidemic in women.
Authors: Steinbaum SR.
Journal: Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2004 Jan-Feb;46(4):321-36.

Title: Garlic supplementation increases peripheral blood flow: a role for interleukin-6?
Authors: Anim-Nyame N, Sooranna SR, Johnson MR, Gamble J, Steer PJ.
Journal: J Nutr Biochem. 2004 Jan;15(1):30-6.

Title: Flavonoids for reduction of atherosclerotic risk.
Authors: Maron DJ.
Journal: Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2004 Jan;6(1):73-8.

Title: Cardiovascular disease resulting from a diet and lifestyle at odds with our Paleolithic genome: how to become a 21st-century hunter-gatherer.
Authors: O'Keefe JH Jr, Cordain L.
Journal: Mayo Clin Proc. 2004 Jan; 79(1): 101-8.

Title: Cardiorespiratory fitness in young adulthood and the development of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Authors: Carnethon MR, Gidding SS, Nehgme R, Sidney S, Jacobs DR Jr, Liu K.
Journal: JAMA. 2003 Dec 17; 290(23): 3092-100.

Title: Overview on coenzyme Q10 as adjunctive therapy in chronic heart failure. Rationale, design and end-points of "Q-symbio"--a multinational trial.
Authors: Mortensen SA.
Journal: Biofactors. 2003;18(1-4):79-89.

Title: Correlation between inflammatory periodontal diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
Authors: Willershausen B, Krahwinkel T, Valentinis L, Todt M.
Journal: Eur J Med Res. 2003 Nov 12;8(11):499-504.

Title: Effect of an oat bran enriched diet on the atherogenic lipid profile in patients with an increased coronary heart disease risk. A controlled randomized lifestyle intervention study.
Authors: Berg A, Konig D, Deibert P, Grathwohl D, Berg A, Baumstark MW, Franz IW.
Journal: Ann Nutr Metab. 2003;47(6):306-11

Title: Black Tea Consumption Reduces Total and LDL Cholesterol in Mildly Hypercholesterolemic Adults.
Authors: Davies MJ, Judd JT, Baer DJ, Clevidence BA, Paul DR, Edwards AJ, Wiseman SA, Muesing RA, Chen SC.
Journal: J Nutr. 2003 Oct;133(10):3298S-3302S.

Title: The J-Shaped Effect of Coffee Consumption on the Risk of Developing Acute Coronary Syndromes: The CARDIO2000 Case-Control Study.
Authors: Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Kokkinos P, Toutouzas P, Stefanadis C.
Journal: J Nutr. 2003 Oct;133(10):3228-32.

Title: The effects of dietary fatty acid supplementation on endothelial function and vascular tone in healthy subjects.
Authors: Khan F, Elherik K, Bolton-Smith C, Barr R, Hill A, Murrie I, Belch JJ.
Journal: Cardiovasc Res. 2003 Oct 1;59(4):955-62.

Title: Bakery products enriched with phytosterol esters, alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene decrease plasma LDL-cholesterol and maintain plasma beta-carotene concentrations in normocholesterolemic men and women.
Authors: Quilez J, Rafecas M, Brufau G, Garcia-Lorda P, Megias I, Bullo M, Ruiz JA, Salas-Salvado J.
Journal: J Nutr. 2003 Oct;133(10):3103-9.

Title: Effects of exercise intensity on physical fitness and risk factors for coronary heart disease.
Authors: Okura T, Nakata Y, Tanaka K.
Journal: Obes Res. 2003 Sep;11(9):1131-9.

Title: Dietary fiber intake and reduced risk of coronary heart disease in US men and women: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I Epidemiologic Follow-up Study.
Authors: Bazzano LA, He J, Ogden LG, Loria CM, Whelton PK; National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I Epidemiologic Follow-up Study.
Journal: Arch Intern Med. 2003 Sep 8;163(16):1897-904.

Title: Plant-based foods and prevention of cardiovascular disease: an overview.
Authors: Hu FB.
Journal: Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Sep;78(3 Suppl):544S-551S.

Title: Antioxidant vitamins C and E improve endothelial function in children with hyperlipidemia: Endothelial Assessment of Risk from Lipids in Youth (EARLY) Trial.
Authors: Engler MM, Engler MB, Malloy MJ, Chiu EY, Schloetter MC, Paul SM, Stuehlinger M, Lin KY, Cooke JP, Morrow JD, Ridker PM, Rifai N, Miller E, Witztum JL, Mietus-Snyder M.
Journal: Circulation. 2003 Sep 2;108(9):1059-63. Epub 2003 Aug 11.

Title: Associations of whole-grain, refined-grain, and fruit and vegetable consumption with risks of all-cause mortality and incident coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study.
Authors: Steffen LM, Jacobs DR Jr, Stevens J, Shahar E, Carithers T, Folsom AR.
Journal: Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Sep;78(3):383-90.

Title: Fish consumption is associated with lower heart rates.
Authors: Dallongeville J, Yarnell J, Ducimetiere P, Arveiler D, Ferrieres J, Montaye M, Luc G, Evans A, Bingham A, Hass B, Ruidavets JB, Amouyel P.
Journal: Circulation. 2003 Aug 19;108(7):820-5. Epub 2003 Aug 11.

Title: Dietary mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) ameliorates atherogenic lipid in hypercholesterolaemic rats.
Authors: Hossain S, Hashimoto M, Choudhury EK, Alam N, Hussain S, Hasan M, Choudhury SK, Mahmud I.
Journal: Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2003 Jul;30(7):470-5.

Title: Vitamin C and risk of coronary heart disease in women.
Authors: Osganian SK, Stampfer MJ, Rimm E, Spiegelman D, Hu FB, Manson JE, Willett WC.
Journal: J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003 Jul 16;42(2):246-52.

Title: Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure: meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Authors: Pittler MH, Schmidt K, Ernst E.
Journal: Am J Med. 2003 Jun 1;114(8):665-74.

Title: Tai chi as an adjunct to cardiac rehabilitation exercise training.
Authors: Taylor-Piliae RE.
Journal: J Cardiopulm Rehabil. 2003 Mar-Apr;23(2):90-6.

Title: Effect of coenzyme Q10 on risk of atherosclerosis in patients with recent myocardial infarction.
Authors: Singh RB, Neki NS, Kartikey K, Pella D, Kumar A, Niaz MA, Thakur AS.
Journal: Mol Cell Biochem. 2003 Apr;246(1-2):75-82.

Title: Fish and long-chain omega-3 fatty acid intake and risk of coronary heart disease and total mortality in diabetic women.
Authors: Hu FB, Cho E, Rexrode KM, Albert CM, Manson JE.
Journal: Circulation. 2003 Apr 15;107(14):1852-7. Epub 2003 Mar 31.

Title: Effect of Ginkgo biloba extract on preexisting visual field damage in normal tension glaucoma.
Authors: Quaranta L, Bettelli S, Uva MG, Semeraro F, Turano R, Gandolfo E.
Journal: Ophthalmology 2003 Feb;110(2):359-62

Title: Optimal diets for prevention of coronary heart disease.
Authors: Hu FB, Willett WC.
Journal: JAMA 2002 Nov 27;288(20):2569-78

Title: A botanical compound, Padma 28, increases walking distance in stable intermittent claudication.
Authors: Drabaek H, Mehlsen J, Himmelstrup H, Winther K.
Journal: Angiology 1993 Nov;44(11):863-7

Title: Oscillating potentials of the elctroretinogram in the evaluation of the effects of Padma 28 on lipid metabolism and vascular changes
Authors: Samochowiec J, Palacz A, Bobnis W, Lisiecka B
Journal: Phytotherapy Research 1992;6:200-204

Title: In vitro tests with PADMA 28: Inhibition of platelet function
Authors: Altermatt R, von Felten A
Journal: Schweiz Zschr GanzheitsMedizin 1992;4(7/8,Suppl.1):7–12

Title: Padma 28 modifies immunological functions in experimental atherosclerosis in rabbits.
Authors: Gieldanowski J, Dutkiewicz T, Samochowiec L, Wojcicki J.
Journal: Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz) 1992;40(5-6):291-5

Title: [Treatment of chronic ischemia of the lower extremities with complex herbal preparation].
Authors: Smulski HS.
Journal: Ann Acad Med Stetin 1991;37:191-202

Title: Effect of Padma 28 on Experimental Hyperlipidaemia and Atherosclerosis Induced by High-Fat Diet in Rabbits.
Authors: Wojcicki J, Samochowiec L, Ceglecka M, Juzyszyn A, Tustanowski S, Kadlubowska D, Juzwiak S.
Journal: Phytotherapy Research, 1988, 2:3 119-123

Title: Clinical test of the effectiveness of PADMA 28 in the treatment of patients with chronic arterial occlusion (Intermittent claudication Fontaine Stage II). Part I
Authors: Samochowiec Lb), Wojcicki J, Kosmider K, Dadei R, Smulski H
Journal: Herba Polonica 1987;XXXIII/1:29-41 (also Polbiopharm Reports 1985;21:3-40)

Title: Controlled double-blind study of Padma 28 in Angina Pectoris
Authors: Wojcicki J, Samochowiec L
Journal: Herba Polonica 1986;32:107-114

Title: [Effects of the Tibetan herbal preparation Padma 28 in intermittent claudication].
Authors: Schrader R, Nachbur B, Mahler F.
Journal: Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1985 Jun 1;115(22):752-6

Title: A lamaistic formula for the treatment of peripheral arterial occlusive disease.
Authors: Hürlimann F
Journal: Schweiz Rundschau Med (PRAXIS) 1978;67/38:1407-1409

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