Examine Database: Heart Rate Variability
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biofeedback | B | ||
| Binaural Beats | B | ||
| Citrulline | D | ||
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Breath work with heart rate variability training reduced blood pressure
In this meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials in 965 participants with cardiovascular disease, heart rate variability training improved blood pressure by 3 mmHg.
Hydration status and sleep: Is there a connection?
Do ketone drinks change cardiovascular function and nerve activity?
GABA-producing probiotic for anxiety
HIIT plus asparagus extract might improve cardiovascular fitness in people with obesity
Examine Database References
- Citrulline - Casonatto J, et alCitrulline malate supplementation might potentiate post-exercise hypotension in hypertensives: A 24-hour analysisSci Sport.()
- Lavender - Li-Wei Chien, Su Li Cheng, and Chi Feng LiuThe Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy on Autonomic Nervous System in Midlife Women with InsomniaEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.()
- Binaural Beats - Katherine Kelton, Terri L Weaver, Lisa Willoughby, David Kaufman, Anna SantowskiThe Efficacy of Binaural Beats as a Stress-buffering TechniqueAltern Ther Health Med.(2020 Jul 1)
- Citrulline - Alexei Wong, Oksana Chernykh, Arturo FigueroaChronic l-citrulline supplementation improves cardiac sympathovagal balance in obese postmenopausal women: A preliminary reportAuton Neurosci.(2016 Jul)
- Binaural Beats - Patrick A McConnell, Brett Froeliger, Eric L Garland, Jeffrey C Ives, Gary A SforzoAuditory driving of the autonomic nervous system: Listening to theta-frequency binaural beats post-exercise increases parasympathetic activation and sympathetic withdrawalFront Psychol.(2014 Nov 14)
- Sauna - Kuwahata S, Miyata M, Fujita S, Kubozono T, Shinsato T, Ikeda Y, Hamasaki S, Kuwaki T, Tei CImprovement of autonomic nervous activity by Waon therapy in patients with chronic heart failure.J Cardiol.(2011-Jan)
- Sauna - Kunbootsri N, Janyacharoen T, Arrayawichanon P, Chainansamit S, Kanpittaya J, Auvichayapat P, Sawanyawisuth KThe effect of six-weeks of sauna on treatment autonomic nervous system, peak nasal inspiratory flow and lung functions of allergic rhinitis Thai patients.Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol.(2013-Jun)
- Melatonin - Jallouli S, Jallouli D, Damak M, Sakka S, Ghroubi S, Mhiri C, Driss T, de Marco G, Ayadi F, Hammouda O12-week melatonin intake attenuates cardiac autonomic dysfunction and oxidative stress in multiple sclerosis patients: a randomized controlled trial.Metab Brain Dis.(2024 Dec 4)
- Biofeedback - Kaneko K, Aikawa G, Sakuramoto H, Ota Y, Oyama Y, Tomooka M, Naya K, Fukunaga T, Sugishima K, Yamada TEffects of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback on Cardiac Autonomic Function in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback.(2026 Jan 7)