Five supplements to improve cardiovascular health

High blood pressure, heart disease and lung disease could be prevented with the help of supplements. Adding these five into your diet could improve your cardiovascular health, express.co.uk reported.

Cardiovascular disease is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.

High blood pressure, heart disease and lung disease all fall under this, and each one can have life-threatening consequences.

A healthy lifestyle can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Naturopathic Nutritionist Amy Morris from Water for Health has also revealed five supplements that benefit cardiovascular health.

Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in plant foods such as flaxseeds and animal foods such as cold water fish.

Foods high in omega-3 are widely known to benefit heart health, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, as well as decreasing the risk of sudden cardiac death, according to Morris.

She added, “EPA and DHA, the fatty acids found in omega-3 are also effective at reducing blood triglyceride levels by an average of 25-30 percent, helping to reduce the occurrence of cholesterol related heart issues.

“In addition, omega-3 fats reduce inflammation and therefore have therapeutic applications in a number of diseases that are associated with proinflammatory mechanisms such as rheumatoid arthritis and other jointrelated diseases.

“These fats have also been shown to protect against muscle loss and even enhance fat breakdown.

“The body is unable to make omega-3 fatty acids, so it is vital we get these from our diet.

“To ensure you’re getting adequate amounts, I recommend Unocardio 1000, a unique omega-3 and vitamin D blend which has been independently the cholesterol-lowering properties are above and beyond that achieved with diet or medications that also lower cholesterol.”

Lycopene

Lycopene is found in many fruits well as slightly elevate ‘good’ HDL cholesterol.

Morris added, “A recent study also showed that supplementation with garlic extract (1.2 grams three times per day for two weeks) significantly reduced the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is known to contribute to vascular dysfunction.

“Garlic has antioxidant properties, particularly aged garlic extract, which is rich in several organosulfur compounds that are powerful antioxidants.”

Coenzyme (COQ10) Q10

COQ10 assists in making energy from carbohydrates and fats. It primarily acts as an antioxidant in the heart and is involved in the synthesis of energy, but it also has other important functions inside the mitochondria such as stabilizing membranes.