Consumption of these natural substances improved postprandial endothelial function in healthy subjects

Consumption of these natural substances improved postprandial endothelial function in healthy subjects

Several spices and herbs have been studied for their potential to improve postprandial endothelial function in humans. Some of these include:

Cinnamon: Cinnamon has been shown to have a positive impact on postprandial endothelial function. It may help reduce the negative effects of high-fat meals on endothelial function.

Turmeric (Curcumin): Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may contribute to improved endothelial function. It's been studied for its potential to mitigate endothelial dysfunction.

Garlic: Garlic has been associated with various cardiovascular benefits, including potential improvements in endothelial function. It may help enhance nitric oxide production, which is important for endothelial health.

Ginger: Ginger contains bioactive compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Some studies have suggested that ginger may have a positive impact on endothelial function.

Oregano: Oregano is rich in antioxidants and has been investigated for its potential to improve postprandial endothelial function.

Green Tea: While not a spice, green tea contains compounds like catechins that have been studied for their potential to enhance endothelial function.

Black Cumin (Nigella sativa): Black cumin seeds have shown promise in improving endothelial function in some studies.

An older article popped up in an email that highlighted curcumin.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4082484/

Nutr J. 2014; 13: 67.Published online 2014 Jun 28. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-13-67

A single consumption of curry improved postprandial endothelial function in healthy male subjects: a randomized, controlled crossover trial

Curry, one of the most popular foods in Japan, contains spices that are rich in potentially antioxidative compounds, such as curcumin and eugenol. Oxidative stress is thought to impair endothelial function associated with atherosclerosis, a leading cause of cardiovascular events. The aim of this study was to determine whether a single consumption of curry meal would improve endothelial function in healthy men.

Methods
Fourteen healthy male subjects (BMI 23.7 ± 2.7 kg/m2; age 45 ± 9 years) were given a single serving of curry meal or spice-free control meal (180 g of curry or control and 200 g of cooked rice; approximately 500 kcal in total) in a randomized, controlled crossover design. Before and 1 hr after the consumption, fasting and postprandial flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) responses and other parameters were measured.

Results
The consumption of the control meal decreased FMD from 5.8 ± 2.4% to 5.1 ± 2.3% (P = 0.039). On the other hand, the consumption of the curry meal increased FMD from 5.2 ± 2.5% to 6.6 ± 2.0% (P = 0.001), and the postprandial FMD after the curry meal was higher than that after the control meal (P = 0.002). Presence of spices in the curry did not alter significantly the systemic and forearm hemodynamics, or any biochemical parameters including oxidative stress markers measured.

Conclusions
These findings suggest that the consumption of curry ameliorates postprandial endothelial function in healthy male subjects and may be beneficial for improving cardiovascular health.

Anyone whose been at this forum for sometime probably has an idea that elevated glucose levels can compromise flow-mediated vasodilation. Or in plain Engish--reduce blood flow.

Not sure when my regular site will be completed, but for now here's an archive of the site:

https://web.archive.org/web/20230331035047/https://www.immortalhair.org/mpb-regimen