Solution: Metabolic Cardiology, emphasized the importance of treating cardiovascular disease (CVD-abnormal function of the heart or blood vessels) at the cellular level. (See also
heartmdinstitute.com). Since diseased hearts lack enough adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the source of cellular energy, they require restoration of their energy through various nutritional supplements: ubiqui- nol (the best-absorbed CoQ10); acetyl L-carnitine (ACL) [an amino acid that rapidly protects the powerhouse (mitochondria) of all cells]; D-ribose (a simple sugar that can protect heart attack induced cell damage and help rejuvenate blood-deprived heart muscles); and magnesium (critical to proper heart function). While the body requires D-ribose to cre-
ate ATP, it uses ACL and CoQ10 to recycle ATP efficiently. Magnesium, which partici- pates in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, also helps boost ATP production to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) Vitamin D deficiency, rampant in this
country, especially during the winter, is linked with a dramatically increased risk of CVD.
Research also suggests that vitamin D has the ability to improve heart func- tion. Studies have shown that the vitamin D blood levels of patients with congestive heart failure are about 50% lower than those of healthy people. One 2008 study revealed that animal subjects prone to this condition were much less likely to develop it when they took supplemental vitamin D3.
Michael Holick, MD, PhD (Professor of Med- icine, Boston Univ. Med. Center), recently reported that taking as much as 10,000 i.u/ day is safe (with 750mg of calcium/day and magnesium). Dr. Whitaker recommends 2,000–4,000 iu in divided daily doses.
Vitamin E (100% Natural, Mixed Tocopherols)
The oxidation of LDL from exposure to heat and oxygen (which generates free radi- cals), rather than cholesterol itself, promotes the buildup of arterial plaque and injures the arterial lining. Vitamin E neutralizes oxi- dized cholesterol.
More than 6,000 studies substantiate the role of vitamin E in preventing and treat- ing CVD disease. One 16-country study from the World Health Organization, which included thousands of men and women, found that a low level of vitamin E in the blood was more than twice as predictive of a heart attack as either elevated cholesterol or hypertension.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil) Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs),
containing EPA and DHA, are vital com- ponents of cell membranes, precursors to important chemical messengers, and par- ticularly important for overall heart health. They reduce “stiffness” and improve vascular function by promoting proper blood vessel dilation. Omega-3s also reduce inflamma- tion, promote normal blood pressure, cho- lesterol, and triglyceride levels, and reduce the risk of fatal arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
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