Natural Remedies for

Healthy Heart,

Blood Pressure

and Cholesterol

Natural Remedies for Blood Pressure, Heart and Cholesterol,

including anti-oxidant protection and safety information.

Omega 3 Oils 

General Heart/Arteries, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Clotting tendency.**

ANTI-OXIDANTS:

Co-Q10              
General Heart and Arteries, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol.

HERBS:

Garlic                     

General Heart and Arteries,, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Clotting tendency.**

Hawthorn                   

General Heart and Arterial Health, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol.

LOWERING HOMOCYSTEINE:

Vitamin B    
reduces homocysteine; General Heart and Arteries, Cholesterol

TMG   
reduces homocysteine; General Heart and Arteries, Cholesterol.

OTHER:

ViridiMAN Multi     
General Heart and Arterial Health.

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IMPORTANT: If you take prescription medication, especially Warfarin or similar, you must note all WARNINGS for these and other supplements.

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OMEGA 3 OILS

Fish Oil and Flax Oil

Omega 3 oils are called essential fatty acids because they cannot be manufactured by the body, but must be obtained from the diet – oily fish and some seeds. Omega 3 can be deficient. Many trials show Omega 3 oils naturally help reduce blood pressure, blood clotting, and arrhythmias. They lower LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol and raise HDL (‘good’) cholesterol. They are natural anti-inflammatories and can help protect arteries. They have many health benefits for the whole body.


Fish oil contains approx. 30% omega 3, concentrated oils contain approx 65%. Flax oil contains over 50% omega 3 but those with digestive problems may not be able to convert it to usable form.

See All About Omega 3  for more detailed info.

Warnings:
avoid with warfarin or similar anticoagulants.
take with food.
not for those with fish or shellfish allergy.
avoid just before or after surgery, or childbirth, due to blood thinning.

Supplements: Santa Verté’s concentrated Omega 3 fish oil is very good value and a small size capsule, similarly the small EyeQ capsules. Viridian produce pure DHA vegan capsules. Vertese make excellent oils in vegetarian capsules: flax oil, 3-6-9 oil and even cod liver oil (obviously the oil is not vegetarian!). Natures Aid Fish Oil, 3-6-9 Oil or Flax Oil capsules are excellent value.

Some prefer bottled oils, though these may not be available by mailorder. Do keep
hese in the fridge and use them up quickly, as rancid oil becomes carcinogenic.

Flax seed oil is pleasantly nutty and can be added to food – great for those fed up with swallowing medicines. You can also buy powdered Flax seeds, to sprinkle on cereal, yogourt or vegetables –for example by Linusit. An excellent source of Omega 3 and nice to eat!

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RULES FOR A HEALTHY HEART (ENGLISH SPEAKERS)

1. Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than
us.
2. Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
3. Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks
than us.
4. Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart
attacks than us.
5. Germans drink beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer
fewer heart attacks than us.

CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like.
Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
                                       
Anon; source unknown.
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ANTI-OXIDANTS

Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

CoQ10 is an anti-oxidant made naturally in our bodies, but amounts decline with age.

It is found in small amounts in meat and fish. CoQ10 is also called ubiquinone, because of its widespread distribution in the human body. CoQ10 is used by the body to transform food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy on which the body runs.

CoQ10 protects LDL cholesterol from oxidising, reducing damage to arteries including coronary arteries. Studies show positive results in lowering high blood pressure. CoQ10 is vital in cell energy production throughout the body, and is essential for the healthy function of the hard-working heart muscles. CoQ10 is helpful to those taking statins, tricyclic anti-depressants and some beta-blockers, as these can block natural CoQ10 production.

CoQ10 is a fantastically beneficial and safe supplement, and one that would probably help us all as we get older. There are no restrictions on long-term use. You may notice improvements in your general energy.

Warnings: none

Supplements: look for CoQ10 in an oil base, that is, in capsules, at least 30mg
day. I recommend Viridian CoQ10 vegecaps, available in 30mg or 100mg.

CoQ10 tends to be expensive, because the manufacturers have a monopoly, although
they distribute to lots of different companies. This may change!

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HERBS

Hawthorn

Hawthorn berry contains flavonoids (plants compounds) called anthocyanidins that can protect and relax the arteries and strengthen the heartbeat.

Traditionally used in many countries of the world for a range of cardiovascular problems, including hypertension, angina, cholesterol, arterial disease, arrhythmias and weak heart.

Hawthorn can normalise blood pressure, carrying no risk of lowering it excessively, and is safe for long-term use. This is one of my top recommended herbs.

It may take 2-3 weeks to take effect, and 2 months for maximum benefit.

Warnings: physician’s guidance advised with beta-blockers, digitalis and cardiac glycosides

Supplements: I recommend and supply Viridian Hawthorn vegecaps 350mg*.

Also try Biohealth Hawthorn vegecaps 450mg, also Vogel Crataegus tincture (drops).

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Garlic

Garlic is probably the most well known natural aid to a healthy heart and circulatory system.

It lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and reduces blood pressure and the tendency for clots to form. It also has benefits for the immune system.

Warnings: avoid with warfarin or similar anticoagulants.
avoid just before or after surgery, or childbirth, due to blood thinning.

high-dose garlic may react poorly with certain drugs used for HIV.

Supplements: I recommend a high potency garlic rather than the usual small garlic pearls. I supply Viridian Organic Garlic vegecaps.

Good high potency garlic supplements include:
Higher Nature Supergar 500mg vegecaps (contains very high amounts of allicin and alliin, and specially coated to reduce odour and after-taste).
Natures Aid Concentrated Garlic (Pure Gar) 500mg, vegan tablets, odour free with very high levels of allicin and alliin.
Quest Kyolic garlic (available in various potencies).

Garlic and Hawthorn combinations

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REDUCING HOMOCYSTEINE

Vitamin B Complex

B Complex contains all the different B vitamins, which work best in combination. It is essential to reduce levels of homocysteine. Homocysteine is a toxic amino acid produced in our bodies by the incomplete breakdown of excess protein, and is a major risk factor for heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. B6, B12 and Folic Acid are especially helpful in maintaining healthy homocysteine levels.

In studies, B3 helps lower cholesterol. B vitamins are also involved in nerve health and energy production. Some B vitamins are depleted by alcohol, the drug metformin, or oral contraceptives.

Warnings: avoid with cataracts.
causes harmless yellow discoloration of urine.
high doses of vitamin B3 may cause harmless facial flushing.

Supplements: I recommend Viridian’s Stress formula, vegecaps, a good B complex with added B5, especially helpful for stress. It also contains vitamin C in the form of Magnesium Ascorbate. Viridian also make B Complex vegecaps with extra B6 (High six) or B12 (High Twelve), and Folic Acid 400mcg with added DHA, an Omega 3 oil. Also Try Quest Mega B100 vegan tablets. These contain approx. 100mg of major B vitamins plus 400mcg folic acid.

TMG

Warnings: none

Supplements: despite the effectiveness of this product, it is not widely available! Look for Higher Nature TMG 500mg vegecaps. Products advertising to lower homocysteine may contain TMG, do check.

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OTHER PRODUCTS

Viridian ViridiMAN Multi

A unique formula for male health. ViridiMAN multi provides thorough and convenient support for three main areas of concern in male health - the cardiovascular system, the prostate gland, and sexual health. This product is a combination of herbs, vitamins and minerals, such as saw palmetto, nettle, zinc, broccoli, pumpkin seed, and rhodiola. All of these have benefits proven by research. It recognises that the nutritional needs of men are different from those of women.

You can read more about some of these ingredients, such as saw palmetto, zinc and rhodiola, on other topic pages.
A vegan product, suitable for adult men in every age group.

Warnings: take with food.
avoid if you have fluid retention from kidney or heart problems.
Ingredients,  full list on request, it just won't fit on this webpage!

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