Disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, and the number one cause of death in the US, claiming more than one million lives annually. Heart disease can be prevented as well as overcome by changing the diet, managing stress, avoiding tabacco , exercising more, controlling blood pressure .
Diet:
Avoid sugar, saturated fats, processed foods; reduce intake of full-fat dairy products and salt. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, oily fish, garlic, and fiber. Drink alcohol, especially red wine in moderation if it is part of your lifestyle. Follow as much as possible a Mediterranean diet with low saturated fats and olive oil.
Nutrients:
EPA, GLA, Coenzyme Q10, calcium, magnesium, garlic capsules, L-carnitine, lecithin, antioxidants.
Herbs:
Hawthorn, gingko biloba.