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Heart-Healthy Supplements and Benefits

Heart-Healthy Supplements and Benefits
  • Coenzyme Q10: Increasing your levels of this enzyme, which the body makes naturally, is a great, natural way to lower your blood pressure!
  • Sterols & Stanols: These vital supplements help keep your body from absorbing harmful cholesterols from food.
  • Garlic: This supplement can lower blood pressure and lower your risk of blood clots!
  • Fiber: I cannot tell you how many people don’t get enough fiber from their diets. Making sure you get adequate fiber is a foolproof way to lower bad cholesterol levels and raise good cholesterol levels!
  • Fish Oil: This supplement is (if you’ll forgive the pun) swimming with omega-3s, which are great for lowering the amount of dangerous fat in your blood!
  • Green Tea: An ancient favorite of traditional Chinese medicine, green tea is another amazing option for keeping bad cholesterols and triglycerides down, while keeping good cholesterols up.
This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice.

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