|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Helpful notes |
|
L-Carnitine |
helps in the
transporting of long chain fatty acids which
aides in prevention of heart disease, high blood
pressure, and other cardiovascular disease. Often combined with omega
fatty acids
and flax seed or borage seed. |
|
Coenzyme Q10 |
increases oxygenation to the heart and has
been shown to prevent recurrences in people who
have had a heart attack. A good Cardio
supplement will have many of the ingredients listed here. |
|
Magnesium |
low intake of magnesium has been linked to
high blood pressure and a good source of
magnesium is a quality
multi-vitamin & mineral supplement
especially one that also includes calcium, zinc, and garlic. |
|
Arginine |
important amino acid for cardiovascular health |
|
Hawthorn |
herb that helps heart and cardiovascular system |
|
Calcium |
important for proper functioning of the
cardiac (heart) muscle and it is a companion to
magnesium |
|
Omega Fatty Acids |
important for
reducing blood pressure and also increasing blood
circulation as well as preventative aid on
general heart health. Fatty acids are found in
omega fatty acids from fish and flax and borage seed oils from
plants. |
|
Vitamin C |
vitamin C helps with high blood pressure,
hypertension, heart, and cardio-vascular problems
by improving adrenal function. Can be taken in a
good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. |
|
Multi-vitamin
Mineral supplement |
vitamin B complex,
inositol, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E all serve to
help lower blood pressure and reduce its effects. The nutrients
in a daily supplement are required for good general health and
well being. |
|
Potassium |
needed for electrolyte balance especially if
you take blood pressure medication. |
|
Selenium |
low intake of this mineral has been linked to
heart disease and cardiovascular problems a good
source for selenium is a natural multi-vitamin
with complete mineral
supplementation. |
|
Garlic |
the herb garlic has been
shown to help lower high blood pressure and to help prevent or
treat other cardiovascular disease. |