“Can Elderberry supplements lower triglycerides?” Everyone searching for treatments to reduce triglyceride levels must have come across the possibility of Elderberry having an impact, directly or indirectly, on heart health.

Researching about Elderberry would tell you that this particular plant has been used for many years in alternative medicine. Exactly what does Elderberry have that makes it a preferred choice of many in the treatment of a wide range of diseases? Eldeberry boasts of intense antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. The small shrub, with its flowers and berries, is rich in bioflavonoids, too, boosting one’s immunity against certain diseases, ranging from the simple flu and colds to cancer.

Elderberry is not very common. Native to North America, only those in Asia, Europe and North Africa are able to enjoy its flowers and berries. Thankfully it now comes in supplement form, available worldwide. As such, you can be anywhere in the world and still be able to benefit from the healthy goodness of Elderberry.

It is not been made certain how can Elderberry supplements lower triglycerides and affect the condition of the heart. There are testimonies and studies linking Elderberry to cholesterol levels, though the effects are rather minimal, almost insignificant. Still its wide range of health-giving properties must contribute somehow to the overall health of the heart, making it a good choice when you have to deal with high cholesterol or triglyceride levels. (more…)

Lifestyle factors are important. For example, studies have shown reduced cognitive decline amongst older people who walk regularly. By exercising for a fit body, you also benefit from improved blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain, which improves mental acuity, balance and motor skills as well. Exercise also causes the release of “feel good hormones” or endorphins.  Some depressed people benefit so much from exercise that they are able to forgo their antidepressants, which are sometimes the cause of memory problems. Another benefit of exercise was seen in a study where it  was found that the brain produced significantly more of an important brain cell protein growth factor after exercise, increasing mental acuity and memory.

People who eat a lot of leafy green vegetables and eat fish at least once a week have also been found to show reduced cognitive decline with aging. Another important finding is that sugar can be a cause of memory decline. Studies have shown reduced blood supply to the dentate gyrus in the hippocampus, an area involved in memory formation, after a high sugar meal resulting in a blood sugar spike. This is a finding that has been seen in diabetics. It is therefore very important to watch your diet and to control diabetes. (more…)