What Are the Best Supplements For Heart Disease?
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Garlic: According to some
studies, garlic may decrease blood levels of total cholesterol by a few
percentage points. Other studies, however, suggest that it may not be as
beneficial as once thought. It may also have significant side effects and/or
interactions with certain medications. Garlic may prolong bleeding and blood
clotting time, so garlic and garlic supplements should not be consumed prior to
surgery and should not be taken with blood-thinning medications such as
Coumadin (warfarin).
Vitamin D. The Institute of Medicine suggests that an adequate daily intake of vitamin D is between 200 and 400 international units (IU) for children and adults up to age 70. But increasing vitamin D intake by 1,000 to 5,000 IU a day may be appropriate, depending on a patient's health and genetic risk, Muhlestein says. As expected, patients with severe deficiency were most likely to have been diagnosed with heart disease or stroke, Muhlestein tells WebMD.
Nattokinase has been shown to support normal blood pressure, dissolve blood clots and prevent them from forming in the first place! Nattokinase is a potent fibrinolytic (anti-clotting) enzyme complex extracted and highly purified from a traditional Japanese food called Natto. Natto is a fermented cheese-like food that has been used in Japanese culture for more than 1,000 years for its popular taste, and as a folk remedy for heart and vascular diseases. Research has shown that Nattokinase supports the body in breaking up and dissolving the unhealthy
What Are the Best Supplements For Heart Disease?
Garlic: According to some
studies, garlic may decrease blood levels of total cholesterol by a few
percentage points. Other studies, however, suggest that it may not be as
beneficial as once thought. It may also have significant side effects and/or
interactions with certain medications. Garlic may prolong bleeding and blood
clotting time, so garlic and garlic supplements should not be consumed prior to
surgery and should not be taken with blood-thinning medications such as
Coumadin (warfarin).
Red Yeast Rice: Red yeast rice
has been found to lower cholesterol in studies and was previously found in the
over-the-counter supplement Cholestin. However, in 2001, FDA took Cholestin off
the shelf because it contained lovastatin, a compound found in the cholesterol
prescription medication Mevacor. Reformulated "Cholestin" no longer
contains red yeast rice. Other red yeast rice-containing supplements currently
available in U.S. contain very small amounts of lovastatin. Their effectiveness
is questionable.
Policosanol: Produced from sugar cane, policosanol was found
to be effective in lowering LDL cholesterol in several trials. Most policosanol
supplements found in the U.S., including the reformulated Cholestin, contain
policosanol extracted from beeswax and not the sugar cane policosanol. There is
no evidence that policosanol extracted from beeswax can lower cholesterol.
Additional studies on sugar cane policosanol are needed to determine its
effectiveness in lowering cholesterol. |
| Sugar Cane |
Vitamin D. The Institute of Medicine suggests that an adequate daily intake of vitamin D is between 200 and 400 international units (IU) for children and adults up to age 70. But increasing vitamin D intake by 1,000 to 5,000 IU a day may be appropriate, depending on a patient's health and genetic risk, Muhlestein says. As expected, patients with severe deficiency were most likely to have been diagnosed with heart disease or stroke, Muhlestein tells WebMD.
Nattokinase has been shown to support normal blood pressure, dissolve blood clots and prevent them from forming in the first place! Nattokinase is a potent fibrinolytic (anti-clotting) enzyme complex extracted and highly purified from a traditional Japanese food called Natto. Natto is a fermented cheese-like food that has been used in Japanese culture for more than 1,000 years for its popular taste, and as a folk remedy for heart and vascular diseases. Research has shown that Nattokinase supports the body in breaking up and dissolving the unhealthy
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| Natto |
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