A wealth of research and information on diet, nutrients, and botanicals, and their effect on cardiovascular disease has been generated in the past 25 years. Despite this, cardiovascular disease afflicts millions of people in the United States and remains the leading cause of death of men and women.
Supplemental Support
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Almost 80 million people in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease, and every minute someone in the United States dies of a heart attack.
Thorne Research has been manufacturing the finest nutritional supplement products and supplying them to health-care provides around the world for over 20 years. Only the purest raw materials are used in their product line - which includes over 280 products.
Check the charts at the top or the bottom of this article to see the difference in quality and value of Thorne Research compared to other vitamins you may be taking.
Their cardiovascular-related line of products offers an unparalleled selection, including numerous products for cardiovascular support (CoQ10 , essential fatty acids, antioxidants, homocysteine-support substances, amino acids, and more) and lipid metabolism (red yeast rice, policosanol, Pharmacol-40, pantethine, carnitine, and more). Thorne products offer safety, efficacy, and quality you can rely on, and are made using the strictest manufacturing standards possible. Click here to download an article to give to your doctor, so he/she knows about supportive nutrients and botanicals for cardiovascular function.
Supportive Nutrients and Botanicals for Cardiovascular Function To support your cardiovascular system, the following supplements are recommended:
Perfusia-SR maintains a therapeutic level throughout a 24 hour period. It is time released with dosing only needed 2 X / day. Regular L Arginine is absorbed and metabolized very quickly, necessitating the use of large dosages and frequent dosing throughout the day. Helps support body and helps to stimulate arteries to relax for better blood flow, lower blood pressure, Improve Male sexual function in the normal course of intimacy and maintaining supple flexible arteries. Studies show when sufficient L-Arginine is present:
Additional Support Products for Increased Cardiovascular Health
Poor diet, reduced physical activity, poor lipid metabolism, inherited metabolic changes, and numerous disease processes can all negatively affect the cardiovascular system.
Research has discovered many nutrients that are supportive of cardiovascular health and function, including specific amino acids, B-vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids. Additionally, botanicals and botanically-derived substances (such as flavonoids) have demonstrated safe and beneficial cardio-protective and cardio-tonic activity.
The cardio-protective diet should be rich in fiber and phyto-nutrients supplied by copious amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables, health-promoting fatty acids (including olive oil and fish), lean meats, moderate alcohol consumption, and minimal refined carbohydrates and saturated fat. A heart-healthy lifestyle, including aerobic exercise, weight loss, and smoking cessation should also be adopted.
Nutritional Support for Maintaining Normal Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
Elevated levels of total cholesterol in the blood, as well as increased LDL to HDL cholesterol- and total to HDL cholesterol- ratios, are significant risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol is derived from dietary and metabolic sources, both of which can be modified to support optimal blood levels. A lifestyle modification program for normalizing blood lipids should include healthful dietary habits, including or reducing or eliminating red meat, saturated fat, dairy, refined grains, and refined sugar consumption. The diet should include an abundance of highfiber foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as lean meats like chicken and turkey, and omega-3 fatty acid-containing cold-water fish. Any alcoholic beverages consumed should be moderate. Since excess sugar consumption can increase cholesterol and triglycerides, special care should be taken to ensure proper blood levels. A program of aerobic exercise, weight loss, and smoking cessation, if appropriate, is encouraged.
To support lipid metabolism, the following supplements are advised:
Other Products, for Increased Effect and/or Support:
Please refer to the table below to see which specific Thorne supplement(s) should be taken in order to support your cardiovascular system and lipid metabolism.