Flaxseed Oil (ALA) Offers Heart Protection by Lowering Blood Pressure

In a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researches found that dietary supplementation with flaxseed oil (Alpha-linolenic acid 8 g/d) for 12 weeks, in 59 men with abnormal concentrations of lipids or lipoproteins in their blood, resulted in significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The researchers noted, “We observed a…

Goji Juice and Insulin Dependent Diabetes

Q: How will Goji juice effect an insulin dependent person? Thanks, Angie A: Dear Angie, Goji juice has a mild-moderate glycemic index rating and as such may possibly raise your blood glucose levels, although there are a few studies that have shown goji being beneficial for diabetics. Two reports I’ve read indicate that goji possesses…