Issue #26 – Flavonoids May Improve Gut Microbiome and Lower Blood Pressure

    Issue #26 – Flavonoids May Improve Gut Microbiome and Lower Blood Pressure

    September 23, 2021

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    A new study at Queen’s University links a diet rich in flavonoids to lower blood pressure, in part due to an improved gut microbiome. After adjusting for BMI, family history of cardiovascular disease, physical activity and medication use, researchers found that participants with the highest intake of flavonoids had lower blood pressure and a greater diversity in their gut microbiome.

    Meet Mary Ann Nation-Greenwall, Artemis HR Director and Good Will Ambassador 

    We’re thrilled to announce that Mary Ann Nation-Greenwall has joined Artemis as HR Director and Good Will Ambassador. 

    She will be responsible for Artemis office policies and ongoing staff development and training programs. In her role as Good Will Ambassador, Mary Ann will manage the Artemis-Mills Foundation with responsibilities ranging from program development, grant management and community networking, to collaborations with other NFP organizations, enhancing employee charity engagements, and promoting our social responsibility agenda.

    Mary was most recently the Development Manager for the Immune Deficiency Foundation and she held positions including President of the American Women’s Club of the Hague, chair of AFS Greater Los Angeles Area Team, and board director of the Women’s City Club of Pasadena and the Blinn House Foundation. She was also Vice President of Volunteer Services at the Pasadena Humane Society, Operations & Facilities Supervisor at Child360, Director of Residence Life & Judicial Programs at Goucher College, and dedicated several years in international education at both AFS and YFU.

    Join us in welcoming Mary Ann to the Artemis Team!

    Harness the science-backed benefits of our nutraceutical ingredients made from flavonoid-rich berries. Our product development team is ready to help with your next project. Email us at sales@artemis-international.com for a consultation.


    Artemis will be exhibiting at SupplySide West 2021 in Las Vegas, Booth #2757. We look forward to connecting with our customers and vendors, many of whom, like us, are venturing out for the first time in quite a while! We will have several items available to help keep your immune system going strong during the show so please stop by.

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