Arterial narrowing, or atherosclerosis, is caused by fatty deposits made up of things like cholesterol and calcium. This plaque buildup can lead to many cardiovascular conditions such as chronic heart disease, angina, and chronic kidney disease. (American Heart Association)

 

Imagine being able to take a simple vitamin every day to reverse heart disease. That certainly sounds easier than undergoing extensive and risky medications, procedures, and surgeries!

 

Sadly there aren’t yet any proven supplements that unclog arteries. However, holistic remedies like fish oil can be used to great effect in disease prevention. Also, advancements in cardiology are being made daily. It is never too late to care for your heart!

The myth of artery cleansing supplements

Unfortunately, you can’t really use supplements to clean out arteries or prevent heart disease.  (American College of Cardiology) Risk factors for coronary conditions are largely related to genetics and lifestyle. There are many dangerous misconceptions floating around on the internet about using supplements for heart health.

 

Researchers from Johns Hopkins have even found a connection—though not causation—between overuse of calcium supplements and plaque buildup. (American Heart Association)

 

We recommend either seeking advice on supplements from your current care providers or signing up for a consultation with one of our doctors. Talking to your doctor about your concerns, desires, and research is the best way to start any kind of new treatment program.

Heart health and artery clearing supplements

Though they aren’t an effective method of artery clearing, many supplements can be tremendously beneficial for general heart health.

  • Multivitamins should be the basis for everyone’s supplement routine, not just those who are at high risk of heart disease (Dr. Mark Hyman)
  • Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids, found in high quality fish oil supplements, can lower cholesterol and improve cognitive function in those who have coronary artery disease (American Heart Association)
  • Plant sterols, policosanol, soy protein isolate, and red rice yeast all also have powerful cholestorol lowering qualities (Dr. Mark Hyman)
  • Fiber supplements can both lower cholestorol and regulate blood sugar metabolism (Dr. Mark Hyman)

Schedule your visit for expert holistic heart care

If you have concerns about your cardiovascular health, there are better ways to heal your heart than managing your own care with supplements. While vitamins and minerals can have incredible benefits for heart health, they sadly aren’t able to unclog arteries.

 

We believe that you deserve precision care for your health needs, not just a one-size-fits-all blanket treatment. Our integrative program includes advanced testing, cardiac imaging, and digital healthcare technology to provide you with the state-of-the-art care you need.

 

At Holistic Heart Centers of America, we make precision medicine personal, whether through supplements that boost your heart health or a more traditionally medical plan. Together we will empower you, provide the highest quality care available, and focus on resolving the root causes of your medical concerns. We believe in caring for you as a whole person, not just your conditions and symptoms.

 

Our patient coordinator would love to answer any questions you have and get you started in our integrative program. To schedule with a care provider and create a personalized, science-backed care plan for your heart health, contact us today.