OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

Supplementation with Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels, extinguishes inflammation, and reduces the risk of death from heart disease. [37, 38, 39, 40]

The most recent systematic review of clinical trials revealed that the few studies that did not show significant heart-protecting benefits may have had issues with the bioavailability of the supplement they used, as well as having significant differences in the dosages used with their patient populations. [41]

COENZYME Q10

Shaklee’s triple strength CoQHeart (20685) is involved with cellular energy production, and also protects the circulatory system from oxidative damage. [42] Cellular production of Co-Q10 declines as we age, and deficiencies in both Co-Q10 and the B vitamins are associated with a broad spectrum of diseases. [30]

MICRONUTRIENTS

A growing body of evidence suggests an association between heart failure, vascular disease and micronutrient status, particularly lowered levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, thiamine, and the other B vitamins, vitamin D, selenium, zinc, and copper. [43] Numerous studies show that magnesium deficiency causes tachycardia and arrhythmia (irregular and/or fast heart rhythms) [42], and the Nurses’ Health Study clearly demonstrated that regular vitamin C supplementation also reduces the risk of heart disease. [44]

It’s impossible to discuss all the studies supporting supplementation for reducing the risk of vascular disease, heart attack or stroke. The scientific literature is also filled with studies showing the direct relationship between nutrient-rich diets and reduced risk.

The ideal supplement plan starts by adopting the Vitalizer System or the new Life Strip as your base program, and then using one of Shaklee’s soy products as a no-fat source of healthy protein. If you have a family history of vascular disease, diabetes, or any type of neurodegenerative diseases, then addition of the other products we reviewed will provide additional protection.

REMEMBER: It's all about prevention.