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Heart Health Supplements

Along with exercise, a healthy diet is one of the main ways that you can keep your heart in good condition. Getting the right nutrients in your diet can help to strengthen your heart, help it function better, and significantly reduce the risk of some heart conditions.

Many American diets have an imbalance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are two nutrients that have a significant effect on heart health. Maintaining a healthy ratio of these two fatty acids may help support better heart health. The World Health Organization recommends a ratio of 4:1 for omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids. However, for American adults, the average ratio is between 10:1 and 25:1[1]. This is largely due to a diet that is high in saturated fats.

If you want to eat well for a healthy heart, many nutritional experts recommend the following eating habits:

  • Daily consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Regular consumption of nuts, seeds, cereals, and legumes.
  • A diet rich in oily fish like tuna, mackerel or salmon,
  • A limited amount of lean read meat.
  • Grilled or baked poultry.
  • Replacement of saturated fats with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Eat eggs as a source of protein up to four times weekly.

 

You can’t always be sure that you are getting all the heart-healthy nutrients you need from your daily diet. Even if you do have a healthy diet, if you have recently been ill or you are under a lot of stress, your body may not be metabolizing nutrients optimally. A dietary supplement can replenish them.

It’s important to balance the ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, omega-3s are important for helping to reduce the risk of heart disease by inhibiting inflammation of blood vessels[2]. Omega-3s may also reduce the level of unhealthy fat in the bloodstream (triglycerides)[3]. Your body is unable to produce omega-3 fatty acids, so you must get them from foods or supplements. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include heart problems, dry skin, poor memory, fatigue, depression, and poor circulation. A nutritional supplement containing omega-3 fatty acids is one of the best supplements for heart health.

DrFormulas™ Once Daily Fish Oil contains EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These are the two most important of the omega-3 fatty acids. In combination, these two nutrients may help to lower the risk of developing heart issues later in life[4]. DHA has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects[5].

Heart Vitamins

Another valuable nutrient for heart health is curcumin, an extract of turmeric. Turmeric is thought to work by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart[6]. Curcumin has been shown to support heart health in a number of ways. One study showed that curcumin may reduce the risk of post-bypass heart attack risk by 56%[7]. Another study determined that curcumin’s anti-inflammatory activity may benefit cardiac arrhythmia[8] (abnormal heart rhythm).

DrFormulas™ 30x Turmeric Curcumin is made from a proprietary formula of active curcuminoids extracted from turmeric making it stronger than ordinary turmeric powder. It also works to promote healthy inflammation response and joint mobility. This cardiovascular supplement features BioPerine®, enhancing its bioavailability and absorption.

It’s easier than you think to help support a heart-healthy diet; simply cut out the saturated fat, enjoy fish and lean meat and pile the fresh fruit and veggies onto your plate. With proper exercise and healthy eating each day, you can strengthen your body and lower your risk of fatal heart conditions. For extra help to get all the nutrients you need, browse our selection of hearth health supplements today!

 

 

[1] http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/5_population_nutrient/en/index13.html

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4030645/

[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3875260/

[4] http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids

[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4153275/

[6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3083808/

[7] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22481014

[8] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19233493