I KNOW DIET IS IMPORTANT, BUT WHAT MORE CAN I DO TO PROTECT MY HEART?

Luke, Bamburgh

Plenty of supps make bogus claims, but a handful can foster longevity and keep your ticker, er, ticking. Don’t miss a beat with our edit

OMEGA-3 FISH OIL

£25 for 250 capsules hollandandbarrett.com

Three capsules deliver 900mg of essential DHA and EPA fatty acids, lowering your triglyceride levels and slowing the build-up of artery-clogging plaque.

GLUCOSAMINE SULPHATE

£19 for 360 tablets, myprotein.com

As one of the building blocks of cartilage, glucosamine is best known for keeping joints well-oiled. But some studies suggest that it can also slash your heart disease risk by 15% due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

CHLORELLA

£18 for 200 tablets healthpharm.co.uk

This algae is impossible to digest, so requires a supplement. Around 5g per day makes your blood vessels more supple and negates the effects of “bad” LDL cholesterol on your heart.

SELENIUM

£15 for 60 tablets, cytoplan.co.uk

Approach with caution: selenium is heart-healthy, but high levels can raise the concentration of LDL cholesterol – a predictor of heart attacks. Stick with natural sources like Brazil nuts and brown rice. If you do supp, these tablets are your best bet.