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Take the pressure off life

A dietary supplement adds nutrients tailored to keep hearts healthy

- By George Nichols

LOOKING after ourselves is at the heart of everything and looking after our heart is what matters most. February is Heart Month in which the British Heart Foundation urges us to make lifestyle changes that can help us live better and for longer. One of the main health problems we face is high blood pressure, which puts strain on the blood vessels, heart and organs, such as the brain (it has been closely linked to some forms of dementia), eyes and kidneys leading in many cases to a heart attack or stroke. According to the NHS, more than one in four adults in the UK suffer from it, rarely seeing symptoms until serious issues occur. The risks are greater if you also suffer from diabetes or high cholestero­l. And yet we can do a number of things to control high blood pressure, not least living a healthy lifestyle. Staying active, losing weight and getting a good night’s sleep are key as well as dietary factors – cutting down on salt, eating fruit and veg, steering clear of cigarettes and cutting back on coffee and alcohol. Stress can also contribute to the problem – those aged over 65 are more susceptibl­e too.

Adults over 40 are recommende­d to have their blood pressure checked at least every five years. It can be done at a GP surgery, as part of an NHS Health Check, and in some chemists and workplaces. Even if you do not have high blood pressure, it is important to follow a healthy regime.

However, it’s not always easy to have the desired effect simply by moderating our lifestyle. A dietary supplement adds vital nutrients that are tailored to keeping our heart healthy. Bioglan Blood Pressure Formula is the leader, packed with omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, known to protect the heart as well as support the brain and eyes.

Omega-3 is found in cod liver oil but Bioglan Blood Pressure Formula contains three times as much as a standard 500mg cod liver oil capsule. It also contains potassium, which helps maintain normal blood pressure and proper function of all cells, tissues and organs in the body.

It pays to look after our health, and Bioglan Blood Pressure Formula is there to take the pressure off.

INFORMATIO­N: Bioglan Blood Pressure Formula (bioglan.co.uk) is available from Boots and Holland & Barrett.

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