Cardiovascular Disease

Over 50 million, Americans have heart and cardiovascular related problems. It is the number 1 cause of death in the United States. By the time that cardiovascular heart
problems are detected it is often too late. Cardiovascular diseases include: aneurysm,
angina, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, cardiomegaly, heart attack, cardiomyopathy, carditis, endocarditis, heart failure, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, cardio disorder, hypertension, rapid pulse, and arteriosclerosis. The best prevention of cardiovascular disease by not smoking, reducing cholesterol levels, reducing stress, if overweight losing weight, and good nutritional supplementation with vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids.

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 is combined with a omega fatty acid and flax seed supplements.
Coenzyme Q10	increases oxygenation to the heart and has been shown to prevent recurrences in people who have had a heart attack. The product Cardio-Essentials has most of the ingredients listed on this page.
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 with calcium, zinc, and garlic.
Calcium	important for proper functioning of the cardiac (heart) muscle and is a companion to magnesium see above.
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 from plants in flax seed and borage seed.
Arginine	important amino acid for cardiovascular health
Hawthorn	herb that helps both the heart and cardiovascular system
Guggul	herb from India that lowers cholesterol levels and protects against the development of hardening of the arteries.
Vitamin C	vitamin C helps 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	vitamin B complex, inositol, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E all serve to help lower blood pressure and reduce its effects.
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	garlic has been shown to help lower high blood pressure and help with other cardiovascular disease.

All information presented on this web page is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to administer to any
physical ailments. In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed practitioner.
All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA