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Nutrient /
Supplement |
Helpful notes |
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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. Great
when combined with a omega
fatty acid and flax seed. |
|
Coenzyme Q10 |
increases oxygenation to the heart and has
been shown to prevent recurrences in people who
have had a heart attack. ( See Cardio-Essentials link below for a complete cardio
supplement) |
|
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 which can be damaged in
heart attack and is a companion to magnesium ( see it 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 flax and borage seed oils from
plants. |
|
Arginine |
important amino acid for
cardiovascular health |
|
Hawthorn |
herb that helps heart and
general
cardiovascular system |
|
Guggul |
herb from India that lowers cholesterol levels and
protects against the development of hardening of the arteries. |
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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. |
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Multi-vitamin
Mineral supplement |
vitamin B complex,
inositol, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E which all serve to
help lower blood pressure and reduce its effects on the body. A
daily supplement provides nutrients required for good general
health and well being. |
|
Potassium |
needed for electrolyte balance especially if
you take blood pressure medication. |
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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. |
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Garlic |
garlic has been
shown to help lower high blood pressure and other cardiovascular
disease problems. |