Natural Supplements for Women's Health: Cardiovascular Health

info1@nutraorigin.com (Alex Syrov) — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:31:52 GMT

by Alex Syrov
Sunday, July 30, 2006

More women fear breast cancer than any other disease. Yet cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims over ten times as many women's lives as breast cancer. In fact, CVD is the nation's leading cause of death for both men and women. That's the bad news. The good news is that CVD is almost entirely preventable. nutraOrigin, makers of high quality vitamins for women, shares the secrets of cardiovascular wellness.

What influences cardiovascular health?

One way to support cardiovascular health is to play by the numbers. All five of the following measurements tell you something about the state of your heart.

Cholesterol: excess cholesterol gets deposited in, and narrows, the artery walls

Triglycerides: elevated triglycerides are associated with a higher risk of coronary artery disease

Blood pressure: high blood pressure puts stress on the artery walls and increases the heart's workload

Homocysteine: too much homocysteine degrades the structural integrity of the arteries

C-reactive protein: elevated C-reactive protein is associated with a higher risk for hypertension and CVD

Risk Factor        Desirable          Borderline    Undesirable 
Total cholesterol  Below 200          200-239       240 and above 
Triglycerides      Below 150          150-199       Above 200    
Blood pressure     Below 120/80       120/80-140/90 Above 140/90 
Homocysteine       Below 10 mmol/L    10-18 mmol/L  Above 18 mmol/L 
c-reactive protein Below 1.0          1.0-3.0       Above 3.0

Supplement secrets for heart health

Everyone knows that eating a healthy, whole foods diet and getting regular exercise are important for cardiovascular wellness. But did you know that select nutritional supplements can also make a big difference? Here are three to consider.

CardioBalance
Developed by nutraOrigin, Cardio Balance features 10 mg of high quality policosanol. Multiple studies indicate that natural policosanol provides a worry-free way to support healthy cholesterol levels. Cardio Balance features policosanol from sugar cane not the rice or wheat used in lower-quality products which is the only form of policosanol proven to deliver cholesterol benefits. This policosanol supplement is produced using a proprietary, all-natural extraction process that delivers the highest quality finished product.

Omega-3 Essentials
Chances are you've heard about Omega 3 fatty acids, because they're good for so many things. At nutraOrigin, we believe supplementing with Omega 3 fish oil, or Omega 3 for short, is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Here are just some Omega 3 benefits:

� Helps maintain healthy levels of triglycerides and C-reactive protein� Promotes a desirable blood pressure� Supports a regular heart rhythm

You can buy these essential fats as liquid Omega 3 oil, but most people prefer the convenience of Omega 3 pills. Whichever Omega 3 supplement you choose, just keep in mind that quality differs tremendously among different brands. nutraOrigin's Omega 3 pills are highly concentrated, purity-certified, readily absorbed, and stabilized with antioxidants.

Nutra Multi Iron-Free
Because so many vitamins and minerals are essential for heart health, taking a comprehensive multivitamin like nutraOrigin's Nutra Multi Iron-Free is a great way to take care of your heart. This one multiple contains: 1. a plethora of antioxidants, which protect against free radical damage, 2. the trio of B vitamins known to support healthy homocysteine levels, and 3. magnesium, essential for the integrity of the heart muscle.

The experts at nutraOrigin recommend taking all three formulas together for maximum synergistic effect.

About the Author

This article was provided by nutraOrigin - the makers of nature-based supplements for women. For more information about various women health issues, tips and nutraOrigin products, visit http://www.nutraorigin.com/.

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