CARDIO PROTECTIVE SUPPLEMENTS
KEY HEART HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS
Omega 3 Oil, Eicosapentoic Acid, CoQ10, Quercetin, Spirulina, Soy & Probiotics, Cinnamon, Leucine, Alpha Lipoic Acid,, Magnesium
EICOSANOIDS AND HEART HEALTH
Eicosanoids are derivatives of fatty acids that exert vast and powerful hormone like effects on inflammation and blood lipid profile.
Eicosanoids derived from Omega 6 fatty acids seem to promote inflammation and are associated with markers of oxidative stress and coronary disease.
Eicosanoids derived from Omega 3 fatty acids seem to reduce inflammation and are widely supported in reducing oxidative markers of LDL proteins.
Omega 3 fats high in Eicosanoids have been shown in many studies to promote lower total cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol.
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HEART HEALTHY FOODS:
Oat bran
Grass fed beef
Pinto beans
Cocoa
Soy
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A compendium of research indicates that an excess of saturated fats and low intake of anti-oxidants correlates strongly with coronary heart disease.
Additionally, if the goal is supplementing for a healthy heart, we have to look beyond blood lipid profiles to the connection between blood lipids, glucose metabolism and oxidative stress.
Poor glucose metabolism from excess sugars in the diet promotes oxidative stress which promotes coronary heart disease.
Thus, healthy heart supplementation involves.
Reducing oxidative stress
Improving blood lipid profiles
Reducing or inhibiting arteriol plaque formation
Improved glucose metabolism
Supplements that may promote improved glucose metabolism, reduction of oxidative stress, improved blood lipids and reduce arteriol plaque are
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Beta Glucan
Omega 3 Oil high in EPA/DHA
Quercetin
Glutathione Peroxidase
Magnesium
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