Heart Health

The most obvious concern for men is heart health and disease.  In the United States, cardiovascular disease is still among the most common cause of death among men.  Diet and lifestyle play a vital role in the progression of cardiovascular disease and are also pivotal to its treatment.  A diet rich in live foods, fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains is very beneficial.  Furthermore, high fiber foods and a reduced intake of fat combined with daily exercise and stress management techniques have shown very positive results in even the worst heart disease.

Vitamins like B6, folic acid and B12 can help reduce harmful homocysteine levels which are considered to play a role in the damage to blood vessel walls linked to heart disease.  Nutrients like coenzyme Q10, carnitine and magnesium help heart function better.  Coenzyme Q10 helps support the production of energy in heart cells, improving their efficiency.

Antioxidant nutrients like tocotrienols (vitamin E family) and some herbal medicines like garlic, hawthorn berry can reduce risk factors such as high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels.