Category Archives: Cardiovascular Nutrition

Scientific evidence on the association between vitamin E supplementation and a lower risk for cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer is inconsistent. HOPE (Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation) is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multi-center trial that evaluated the effects of vitamin E (400 IU natural -tocopherol per day) in 9,541 individuals at high risk for [...]

Observations from basic research and epidemiologic studies support the hypothesis that the antioxidant vitamin E may reduce the risks of developing cardiovascular disease (CV) and cancer, but findings from randomized trials challenge it. The Women’s Health Study is the largest randomized clinical trial to investigate the impact of aspirin and vitamin E on the primary [...]

Findings from studies suggest that the antiarrhythmic properties of omega-3 fatty acids may play a role in reducing sudden cardiac death. This study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 200 patients (primarily white males) with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a device used to correct aberrant heart rhythms such as ventricular tachycardia (VT) or [...]