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The article discusses the role of selected nutraceutical supplements and nutrition in the treatment of hypertension. Topics mentioned include the role of vitamin D in the regulation of blood pressure and in metabolism of insulin, the BP lowering effect of high-dose vitamin B6 called pyridoxine, and prevention of atherosclerosis through flavonoids as potent free radical scavengers.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death today. Many of the biochemical alterations associated with the pathophysiology of CVD can be modified by adequate intakes of bioactive nutrients through a correct diet or supplementation. Recently, there has been growing public and clinical interest in cocoa polyphenols (CPs) and omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids. A plethora of nutritional intervention trials and experimental studies demonstrates that consumption of these bioactive food compounds is beneficial to promote cardiovascular health. The purpose of this review is to summarize the major cardioprotective effects of CPs and ω-3 fatty acids, providing a scientific rationale for incorporating the combination of these molecules as a nutritional intervention in the prevention of CVD. Although several studies have shown the individual cardioprotective nature of these compounds, a combination treatment with CPs and ω-3 fatty acids may be a promising approach to enhance the preventive value of these molecules and reduce cardiovascular risk factors associated with aging. Therefore, this article also reviews some of the key studies on the interaction between CPs and the metabolism of ω-3 fatty acids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and memory loss. Topics discussed include mechanism involved in MCI such as deficiency in Vitamin b!2, folic acid and magnesium, use of Mini-Cognitive Assessment Instrument or the Montreal Cognitive Assessment for diagnosis of severity of the disease, and changes that should be made in nutrition and lifestyle to combat disease.