Six Supplements for Heart Health
Heart disease is endemic in the western population.
A large part of this disease explosion is due to the high fat, low mobility, express lifestyle which we embrace.
However, nature has not equipped the human body to deal with this over indulgence, and the consequence is a massive increase in heart disease (atherosclerosis).
In the UK, one in five men and one in seven women suffer from this condition.
Yet it is not all doom and gloom.
By making simple lifestyle changes along with judicious supplementation, you can prevent or mitigate this condition.
Read on to see how just a few of these natural remedies can help to keep your heart healthy:- Co enzyme Q10 The essential functioning of the body's organs is dependent on the reception and maintenance of Co Q10 so that organs can be provided with the energy they need.
It has been found that heart disease sufferers have a much lower incident of Co Q10 in their bodies, and increasing their dose has a highly beneficial effect, reducing the accumulation of fatty acids in the heart muscle and improving the conversion of those fatty acids into energy (called ATP).
Levels of CO Q 10 are reported to decrease with age and to be low in patients with some chronic diseases such as heart conditions, Parkinson's disease, cancer, muscular dystrophies, diabetes, angina, congestive heart disease, hypertension and AIDS.
Researchers identified that in most cases of heart problems there was an associated deficiency of CO Q10 enzyme.
When supplemental CO Q10 was given the ailing hearts started showing signs of new life.
When used by Angina sufferers it prevents the accumulation of fatty acids within the heart muscle improving the conversion of fatty acids and other compounds into energy.
For someone suffering from cardiomyopathy and/or other kinds of heart failure the supplements of CO Q10 enzyme is thought to help the remaining muscle cells work more efficiently.
Vitamin E When taken correctly, vitamin E will stop the cholesterol in the body from harming the arteries that surround the heart.
Anytime cholesterol oxidizes, it sticks to the sides of the arteries and can lead to blockages which can cause heart attacks or other serious problems with the heart.
Curcumin Curcumin prevents the build up of plaque in the arteries, which can lead to arthrosclerosis.
It has been shown to lower cholesterol and improve the circulatory system.
It has the ability to prevent the source where heart enlargement and scarring occur by protecting dna from unravelling under stress - such as a blood clot or heart attack.
Green Tea Green Tea can help combat Heart Disease - Atherosclerosis Green Tea Lowers blood pressure, by increasing production of nitric oxide, which acts to dilate arteries, thereby reducing blood pressure.
Green Tea Fights hypertension, it lowers LDL cholesterol, levels of lipid peroxides, and fibrinogen - a blood protein which assists in the formation of blood clots.
Essential Fatty Acids Any supplement which contains essential fatty acids - omega's 3 or 6 - will be a start on prevention or mitigation.
We have all heard of cod liver oil, or primrose oil, but high concentrations of omega are also found in flax seed, which can be used to dress salads or as an oil to cook with, or I bet you might not have heard of chia seed oil - the highest plant source of Omega 3.
Or even green tea! Green tea Lowers LDL cholesterol, levels of lipid peroxides, and a fibrinogen - a blood protein which assists in the formation of blood clots Resveratrol Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that is produced by some plants to protect against environmental stresses.
Perhaps the most notable producer of resveratrol is the grapevine, which produces large amounts of resveratrol in the skins of grapes to protect against fungal diseases and sun damage.
The programme 60 minutes reported the results of the famous French paradox study in which people in France were less likely to die of heart attacks than Americans despite similar high fat diets.
The study concluded that the relatively large amounts of red wine consumed by the French protected their hearts.
From the French paradox study numerous other studies were launched to attempt to identify compounds responsible for red wines apparent health benefits.
From these studies the compound that gained by far the largest amount of interest was Resveratrol.
The studies supporting red wine suggest that antioxidants in red wine - called polyphenols - help protect the lining of blood vessels in your heart.
These antioxidants come in two main forms: flavonoids and nonflavonoids.
They are linked to a reduced risk of inflammation and blood clotting, both of which can lead to heart disease.
Because the risk of heart disease increases as you age (males over 45, females over 55), it is important to start your preventative measures early.
Along with supplementation, do not smoke, exercise regularly, keep check of your cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and eat a healthy diet.
This way you are controlling the issue, not letting it control - and kill - you.
A large part of this disease explosion is due to the high fat, low mobility, express lifestyle which we embrace.
However, nature has not equipped the human body to deal with this over indulgence, and the consequence is a massive increase in heart disease (atherosclerosis).
In the UK, one in five men and one in seven women suffer from this condition.
Yet it is not all doom and gloom.
By making simple lifestyle changes along with judicious supplementation, you can prevent or mitigate this condition.
Read on to see how just a few of these natural remedies can help to keep your heart healthy:- Co enzyme Q10 The essential functioning of the body's organs is dependent on the reception and maintenance of Co Q10 so that organs can be provided with the energy they need.
It has been found that heart disease sufferers have a much lower incident of Co Q10 in their bodies, and increasing their dose has a highly beneficial effect, reducing the accumulation of fatty acids in the heart muscle and improving the conversion of those fatty acids into energy (called ATP).
Levels of CO Q 10 are reported to decrease with age and to be low in patients with some chronic diseases such as heart conditions, Parkinson's disease, cancer, muscular dystrophies, diabetes, angina, congestive heart disease, hypertension and AIDS.
Researchers identified that in most cases of heart problems there was an associated deficiency of CO Q10 enzyme.
When supplemental CO Q10 was given the ailing hearts started showing signs of new life.
When used by Angina sufferers it prevents the accumulation of fatty acids within the heart muscle improving the conversion of fatty acids and other compounds into energy.
For someone suffering from cardiomyopathy and/or other kinds of heart failure the supplements of CO Q10 enzyme is thought to help the remaining muscle cells work more efficiently.
Vitamin E When taken correctly, vitamin E will stop the cholesterol in the body from harming the arteries that surround the heart.
Anytime cholesterol oxidizes, it sticks to the sides of the arteries and can lead to blockages which can cause heart attacks or other serious problems with the heart.
Curcumin Curcumin prevents the build up of plaque in the arteries, which can lead to arthrosclerosis.
It has been shown to lower cholesterol and improve the circulatory system.
It has the ability to prevent the source where heart enlargement and scarring occur by protecting dna from unravelling under stress - such as a blood clot or heart attack.
Green Tea Green Tea can help combat Heart Disease - Atherosclerosis Green Tea Lowers blood pressure, by increasing production of nitric oxide, which acts to dilate arteries, thereby reducing blood pressure.
Green Tea Fights hypertension, it lowers LDL cholesterol, levels of lipid peroxides, and fibrinogen - a blood protein which assists in the formation of blood clots.
Essential Fatty Acids Any supplement which contains essential fatty acids - omega's 3 or 6 - will be a start on prevention or mitigation.
We have all heard of cod liver oil, or primrose oil, but high concentrations of omega are also found in flax seed, which can be used to dress salads or as an oil to cook with, or I bet you might not have heard of chia seed oil - the highest plant source of Omega 3.
Or even green tea! Green tea Lowers LDL cholesterol, levels of lipid peroxides, and a fibrinogen - a blood protein which assists in the formation of blood clots Resveratrol Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that is produced by some plants to protect against environmental stresses.
Perhaps the most notable producer of resveratrol is the grapevine, which produces large amounts of resveratrol in the skins of grapes to protect against fungal diseases and sun damage.
The programme 60 minutes reported the results of the famous French paradox study in which people in France were less likely to die of heart attacks than Americans despite similar high fat diets.
The study concluded that the relatively large amounts of red wine consumed by the French protected their hearts.
From the French paradox study numerous other studies were launched to attempt to identify compounds responsible for red wines apparent health benefits.
From these studies the compound that gained by far the largest amount of interest was Resveratrol.
The studies supporting red wine suggest that antioxidants in red wine - called polyphenols - help protect the lining of blood vessels in your heart.
These antioxidants come in two main forms: flavonoids and nonflavonoids.
They are linked to a reduced risk of inflammation and blood clotting, both of which can lead to heart disease.
Because the risk of heart disease increases as you age (males over 45, females over 55), it is important to start your preventative measures early.
Along with supplementation, do not smoke, exercise regularly, keep check of your cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and eat a healthy diet.
This way you are controlling the issue, not letting it control - and kill - you.
