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Heart attack prevention

Cardiovascular system / Heart

Also known as: Myocardial infarction prevention

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Beta-glucan RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides; promotes cholesterol elimination by fecal excretion; reduces heart disease risk. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • E-EPA RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    E-EPA reduces triglycerides and heart disease risk. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Fish oil RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is a blood thinner; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces total cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine and blood pressure; reduces plaque formation in blood vessels, the plaque size and heart disease risk. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Stanol esters RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Stanol esters prevents cholesterol absorption; promotes cholesterol elimination by fecal excretion; reduces total cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol; reduces heart disease risk. Reduces cholesterol levels of type 2 diabetic people too. Take 3-5 g of stanol esters daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Vitamin B3 - Niacin RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Vitamin B3 - Niacin reduces total cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol; reduces triglycerides; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces heart disease risk. Reduces cholesterol levels of diabetic people too. Take up to 3 g of niacin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Beta-sitosterol RatingRatingRatingRating

    Beta-sitosterol prevents cholesterol absorption; reduces total cholesterol and heart disease risk. Take 0.3-5.0 g of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Brewer's yeast RatingRatingRatingRating

    Brewer's yeast contains chromium; reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces heart disease risk. Take 5-30 g of brewer's yeast daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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