Contrary to conventional medical wisdom, researchers of a
study published in the American Journal of Cardiology concluded that even high-dose fish oil supplementation is safe when used in combination with blood-thinning drugs like aspirin and Plavix®. (Consult with your doctor for the appropriate dose.) The baseline therapeutic fish oil daily dose is 1,000 mg EPA, taken in divided doses with meals. Most researchers have administered at least 3,000 mg/day of the total of EPA plus DHA in studying the impact of fish oil on humans with various health conditions.
Nattokinase & Grape Seed Extract
High in vitamin K2, the fermented soybean-derived enzyme, nattokinase, combats blood clotting, an independent risk factor for CVD. A number of human and animal studies have also demon- strated its ability to reduce LDL cholesterol and total serum choles- terol.
Grape seed extract contains free-radical-fighting oligomeric
proanthocyanidins (OPCs) which support heart health by enhancing blood vessel dilation through nitric oxide production. Human stud- ies have also demonstrated this herb’s significant impact on hyper- tension and blood clotting.
Lifestyle Modifications Many studies have demonstrated the importance of diet and
exercise in maintaining a healthy heart. A heart-healthy diet: (1) excludes saturated, hydrogenated, and trans fats; (2) minimizes
Conclusion Don’t take your heart health for granted! Empower yourself
with knowledge about natural cardiac care. Then choose to live a healthier lifestyle and a longer life, and consider working with a holistic practitioner who can provide you with a tailor-made natural approach.
Submitted by Michael Dworkin, P.D.,M.S., a Registered Pharmacist and State Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CT Certification No.232), with J. Erika Dworkin, Certified Health Coach and Dip.C.N./Board Cert. Holistic Nutrition (pending). Owner of the Manchester Parkade Health Shoppe (860.646.8178, 378 West Middle Turnpike, Man- chester), Pharmacist Dworkin has been guiding patients since 1956 and is available for consultation by appointment. Erika is available to speak to groups. All statements in this article are research-based and references are available upon request. See ad on page 11.
simple carbohydrates; and (3) includes fish and raw foods, such as low-sugar fruits (berries, apples), nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds), legumes, a large variety of dark green and crucifer- ous vegetables, and soluble and insoluble fiber (¼ cup of flax seed provides 11.7g of fiber). Regular, moderate aerobic exercise is also critical. It conditions the heart muscle, stimulates the production of collateral blood ves- sels (which naturally bypass blocked arteries), raises HDL cholester- ol, and lowers triglycerides, LDL (especially in women), and blood pressure.
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