The Best Supplements for Heart Health

Published on: September 11, 2018

If heart disease runs in your family or you have already been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or other cardiovascular issues, you need to take care of your heart. Heart disease, strokes and heart attacks are killers – literally – and need to be taken seriously. On top of a healthy diet, managing your weight and exercise, there are supplement that can impact heart health. Here are the best supplements to improve the health of your heart.

  • Aspirin. Who would have thought that such a simple pill could have such a big impact on the heart? Taking 80 mg or a baby aspirin, every day, is a good way to protect your heart.
  • Omega-3 supplements. Taking fish oil or other omega-3 supplements are good for your heart and help reduce high triglycerides and plaque in the arteries. You can take 1000 mg of fish oil daily, or just enjoy fish high in omega-3 for dinner at least twice a week.
  • CoQ10. Coenzyme Q 10 or CoQ10, can help improve the performance and strength of the heart muscles. Many people with hypertension have low levels of CoQ10 and should take 100-200 mg a day.
  • Vitamin D. Make sure you are getting enough vitamin D – a deficiency can increase your risk for heart problems. Take 400 IU a day or make sure you drink plenty of milk fortified with vitamin D.

Supplements can help protect your heart, but if you have hypertension or other heart health risks, you should be under the care of a cardiologist. They can help monitor your heart health and recommend the best preventive treatments to keep your heart healthy. Schedule a cardiac consultation with a professional to find out what the next steps are to improving your heart health.

Posted on behalf of:
Corrielus Cardiology
7452 Ogontz Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 383-5900

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