The most vital aspects of stroke prevention
includes having a good nutrient rich healthy diet, plenty of physical
activity, and watching your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Additionally, through research we know that specific nutrients are
necessary in ensuring coronary health and in reducing the risk of
cardiovascular disease. Here are just a few examples. A
special form of garlic extract (AGE) effectively lowers cholesterol2 and thins
the blood.3
Supplementation of vitamins C and E reduce lipid peroxidation (a
condition leading to heart disease).4 Daily
consumption of folic acid, vitamin B(12), and vitamin B(6) have been
shown to lower total homocysteine concentrations (associated with
cardiovascular disease).5 Vitamin B-3
(niacin) is known to help lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and
raise the HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol).6 Chromium
also raises HDL levels.7
However, in order for these nutrients to provide the necessary benefits
in our bodies, they need to come in the most bioavailable, whole food
(see Vitamins), and amino acid chelated (see Minerals) form.
Vitamins should be taken straight from foods in their whole form, not
in their partial form or made in a lab. For example, vitamin C taken in
its synthetic form, Ascorbic Acid, has actually been shown to thicken
arterial walls, contributing to heart disease.8
Additionally, minerals have been proven to be the most bioavailable and
better absorbed by the body in the amino acid chelated form. This
form leaves no waste or toxins in the body, such as calcium citrate or
carbonate, which can cause additional stress. Other supplements may
claim to lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease because they
contain these nutrients, but many are actually damaging to your health
if they do not come in the proper form.
The Greatest Vitamin in the World was created
to nutritionally support your body. In addition to taking our whole
food based vitamin, please feed your body less processed foods and more
raw fruits and vegetables. The difference could be amazing! The goal is
for you to take nutrients that could reduce your risk for heart disease
and lower your cholesterol levels.
The Greatest Vitamins in the World is excited
to educate people about the critcal importance of health and the body.
Do not allow yourself to be among the millions who will ignore the most
important thing they have, their health.
1. www.ppsi.org/stroke/strprimer.htm
2. Lau, B, Lam et al. (1987) Nutr. Res. 7:139-149.
3. Steiner, M and Lin, R. (1998). J Cardiovascular Pharmacol.
31:904-908.
4. Han-Yao Huang, et al. AJCN. 76 (3):549.
6. JAMA 2002, Aug 28; 288 (8): 973-9.
7. Furman, et al. Nutrition 2002 Mar; 18(3): 268-73.
8. Roebuck J.R., et al. "Effects of Chromium Supplementation on
Serum High-Density Lipoprotein Levels in Men Taking
Beta-blockers. Am Intern Med. 1991; 115:917-924. |
