Three Natural Supplements for Great Heart Health

CoQ10, Omega-3, and Resveratrol: A Magic Combination?

Despite great advances in the field of cardiology, heart attacks and related diseases of the heart remain a top killer in the United States. The prevalence of heart attacks and cardiovascular disorders makes it a statistical certainty that the average American will encounter this terrible health concern, either personally or through the sickness of a loved one.

What can be done to prevent such sickness? Despite natural tendencies to doubt magic pills that cure ailments, solid scientific studies have found that three naturally occurring materials the three used in combination, in particular may just be a magical combination of nutrient supplements, supporting the health of ones heart in a very positive way. Each ingredient has its own role to play in the health of the cardiovascular system, and together their synergistic effect can possibly add years to a persons life.

The first supplement available from practically any grocery or drug store is an omega complex. Put simply, an omega complex is a mixture of highly purified fish oils, available in the form of liquid filled gel capsules. The American Heart Association recently published an advisory (http://americanheart.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=650) that consumers include 12-22 grams of such supplements in their diet each day. This recommendation was made based on a scientific publication (http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.191627) that compared dozens of controlled studies; the overall finding was that replacing saturated fats in a diet with an omega complex reduced the incidence of heart disease events by a full 24%. A consumer can cut their risk of heart disease by a full quarter simply by adding this supplement to their diet.

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