TOP 12 NUTRIENTS FOR THE HEART Part 2

According to
the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, nearly one in 5 Americans is
dealing with some form of heart disease.
Much of this is needless suffering and can be alleviated with
appropriate life style strategies.
Exercise is important. So is
making good food choices and being a non-smoker. But there is nothing more important than
getting on a good nutritional supplement program. Last post we listed the first part of the top
12 supplement for cardiovascular health.
We conclude with part 2 below.
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Omega 3s
–thin the blood and relax blood vessels allowing for more blood flow and
oxygen to the heart. Provide well-researched and dramatic protection against
cardiovascular disease and fatal heart attacks. Reduces inflammation and may
improve blood fats and cholesterol too. Fish oil works but Krill Oil may be
even better.

CoQ10
–super vita-nutrient for the heart. Used by cardiac cells to produce energy and
as a defense against rogue oxygen “sparks”. Thousands of studies show protection against all forms of heart disease. May help lower blood pressure too. Look for oil-soluble gel caps.

B-vitamins
–protection from cardio-toxic homocysteine. Intimate involvement in energy production
chemistry make these nutrient absolutely indispensable for protection against
all forms of heart disease. Vitamin B3 helps lower triglycerides and cholesterol too. Water-soluble format leads to rapid excretion and potential deficiencies. Dissolve in liquid and drink them all day long for maximum benefits.

Carnitine
– take as L-Carnitine or for maximum cardiac benefits as Propionyl L-Carnitine.
A must-have supplement for all form of heart disease. Critical for the production of energy from fat
(fat-burning) by cardiac cells. Numerous studies demonstrate benefits for coronary artery disease as well as myocardial ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart).

Vitamin E
– provides vital cardiac protection from oxidized (rancid) cholesterol plaques. Thins blood and helps maintain heart oxygenation. Reduces free radical activity in heart. Take as both tocopherols
and tocotrienols (mixed tocopherols and mixed tocotrienols) in mixed format for best results. Especially important for smokers and as protection from a second heart attack.

Chromium
– low levels associated with increased risk of heart attacks. Chromium deficient diabetics especially at risk
for heart attacks. Critical role in sugar metabolism provides benefits for the cardiovascular system. May improve high blood pressure too. Niacin bound form (chromium polynicotinate) most effective for protection from heart disease.