The Bull stops here

Heart Disease is one of the UK’s biggest heart problems; on average 300,000 people suffer a heart attack every year, and unfortunately it is fatal for thousands of people every year. You can guarantee there is always something in the media about heart disease and reducing risks of ill health, but that’s not a surprise given the fact it is the main cause of death in the UK.

Heart disease is mainly caused by a build up of fatty deposits in the vessel walls which leads to arteries becoming narrower and can restrict blood flow to the heart.

Factors which may cause heart disease include:

• Smoking
• High Blood Pressure
• Diabetes
• Lack of exercise
• High Cholesterol levels

When it comes to your heart, you are the only one that can take control; it is down to you to reduce the risks of becoming ill and leading a more fulfilled and healthier life. The earlier you start to look after your heart the less you put yourself at risk.

Not only will it help to alter your diet, eating the good fats to avoid clogging up arteries and exercise to help pump blood through the body, there is also the option of supplements which can help to alleviate problems now and for the future. But it is up to you to look after your own body.

Supplements:

• L-Carnitine
• Vitamin E
• CoQ10
• Chromium
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Bromelain
• Garlic – positive effect on heart health and circulation, also known to lower bad cholesterol. Capsules can be taken if you don’t like taste, can be stinky so look for odour controlled capsules.
• Cod Liver Oil
• Evening Primrose Oil
• Starflower Oil

There is another form of medicine which keeps appearing in the news to help the heart and reduce risk of strokes: Aspririn. More research is being uncovered which highlight just how effective this tiny pill can be.

Updated 15^th December 2010