Suggested Daily supplements for Cardio Vascular Affections.

Consider taking them as per your peculiar condition, signs and symptoms. Make sure to talk to your doctor for the right dosage etc., if you are using a dietary supplement or if you are thinking to start taking one, as all supplements are not safe.

• Vitamin A encourages healthy cell growth for a strong arterial wall.
• Vitamin B1 may be helpful for individuals who take loop diuretics such as furosemide for Congestive heart failure.
• Vitamin B3 or Niacin is an effective treatment for elevated cholesterol specially in people with diabetes that relaxes the blood vessels and aide blood circulation. Taking niacin can lower total cholesterol levels by 18 percent on average over 6 months.
• Vitamin B6 acts as a diuretic.
• Vitamin C helps reduce cholesterol levels and promotes the formation of collagen that provides support to the arterial walls and strengthen blood vessels. Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties may prevent cell damage, help prevent blood clots, acts like a natural blood thinner, increase blood circulation ensuring to slow down the progression of atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries. It also helps prevent damage due to LDL or “bad” cholesterol.
• Vitamin D may help support healthy blood pressure, reduce arterial stiffness, and support immune function. Boosting vitamin D levels, could lower high cholesterol and blood pressure and might help to prevent strokes also reduce the risk of diabetes. People who are deficient in Calcium and Vit D may be at great risk of developing high blood pressure.
• Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant which has been proposed as a treatment for both primary and secondary protection against cardiovascular events.
• Vitamin K is useful in preventing varicose veins, strengthen capillaries to prevent breakage or bulging and good for heart. It is an anticoagulant i.e. helps prevent blood clots to keep blood flowing smoothly through the veins. Vitamin K2 intake may avoid the calcium plaque buildup and reduce the risk of calcification or calcium deposits in atherosclerosis.
• Potassium & magnesium are two important electrolytes and play a very vital role by conducting the electrical impulses for the heart to keep its non-stop, continuous functioning and beating. Diuretics taken for high blood pressure, eliminate water as well as other important nutrients including potassium and magnesium from the body by increasing the urine flow. Magnesium works as a vasodilator and helps keep blood pressure normal and regulate calcium levels. It may also improve exercise capacity and reduce heart arrhythmias in people with CHF – congestive heart failure. Low magnesium has been linked with cardiovascular risk factors such as: high blood pressure, arterial plaque build-up, calcification of soft tissues, cholesterol and hardening of the arteries. Taking magnesium citrate along with calcium works as a natural calcium blocker, useful for preventing and assisting in the treatment of heart diseases.
• Coenzyme Q10 increases oxygen supply to the heart. This supplement can help Congestive heart failure patients as they have significantly lower levels of their heart muscle cells. It functions as an antioxidant, which protects the body from damage caused by harmful molecules. It is also associated with an improvement in the severity of heart failure symptoms such acute pulmonary oedema, cardiac asthma, and arrhythmia etc. Statin drugs can block the production of coenzyme Q10 in the body and cause muscle pain, so its supplementation is a must.
• Cold water fish mainly contains omega-3 essential fatty acids that is important for proper blood flow and help to reduce inflammation in the blood. Omega 3, fish oil may help prevent heart attacks, as well as prevent sudden death after a heart attack and prevent atherosclerosis primarily by reducing serum triglycerides specially in people with diabetes about 25 – 30% and can modestly raise levels of HDL “good” cholesterol.
• Chromium supplementation may restore normal insulin response in people with type 2 diabetes, and possibly improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels thus decreased risk of heart diseases.
• Folic acid can improve blood flow to the capillaries, feeding the heart muscle and lower heart attack and stroke risks in people with high blood pressure specially in smokers. It lowers amino acid homocysteine levels, which has been linked to heart disease.
• L Carnitine is an amino acid needed to transport fats into the mitochondria – the place in the cell where fats are turned into energy. Adequate energy production is essential for normal heart function and a reduction in symptoms of angina. Taking L carnitine may also help reduce damage and complications following a heart attack.
• Beta carotene can help reduce the incidence of coronary and vascular events and been proposed for stroke prevention.
• The supplement arginine is suggested for aiding recovery from a heart attack.
• Glucomannan, a dietary fibre significantly reduces total and LDL cholesterol levels.
• Probiotics that is friendly bacteria help improve cholesterol profile.
• Zinc and essential fatty acid such as Gama-linoleic acid and are essential in lowering blood pressure too.

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