hand, alcohol itself may be antiatherogenic and protective against vessel inflammation but is often abused and associated with seri- ous negative implications for society and the individual. A glass of red wine has between 100-150 calories depending on the grape variety and glass size. A slice of pizza has a comparable calorie amount. Consump- tion of wine has sobering caloric implica- tions. Grapes are harvested at the highest sugar concentration to enhance flavor and wine production. If you are drinking wine, it is common to have more than one glass, making your sugar and overall caloric intake fairly high. As a nation, we need to reduce sugar intake and prevent obesity. Taking into account that being overweight is a risk factor for heart disease, it is not advisable to start a red wine drinking habit. If you drink wine already (with moderation, of course), the best choice would be Pinot Noir as that variety of grape has the highest concentra- tion of resveratrol.


The Trans-Resveratrol Supplement Resveratrol is in the marketplace in pill


form as an over-the-counter dietary supple- ment and is readily available. Always take


trans-resveratrol as opposed to a mixed or cis form. Only the trans chemical form is active in the body. Effective dose is 250 mg daily.


Other Supplements for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention


A comprehensive treatment plan would include diet, exercise, smoking cessa- tion, in addition to thinking about Green Tea, Omega 3 fatty acids, hawthorne berry extract, and many more supplements. Stress reduction and working on psychological wellbeing are crucial to heart health. Please consider looking further into the power of positive relationships in your life.


Kara Burkhart is a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist in West Hartford, CT. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Bridgeport Naturopathic Medi- cine Program and on staff at New England Integrative Health Associates. See ad on page 5.


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