Heart Health

Supplements formulated to support the healthy function of your cardiovascular system (i.e., heart and arteries).

Overview of Heart Health and Cardiac Support

Setting nutrition goals can be confusing, especially when you’re focusing on something as important as heart health. The American Heart Associate has several key guidelines for creating a heart-healthy diet. Focusing on fruits and vegetables, seafood containing omega-3, plant- and nut-based proteins and minimal processed foods are all important steps.

Additional suggestions include prioritizing whole grains over refined and consuming minimal salt, sugar and alcohol. Focusing on your overall diet and striving for a healthy body weight, evidence shows can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and improve overall heart health1. We make it easy to supplement these efforts with Full Spectrum Vitamin K2 for artery support and Purified Omega-7 for triglyceride management.

Science-Backed Formulas for Cardiovascular Wellness

A diet that provides enough magnesium and omega-3 can be linked to lower risk of cardiovascular issues. To see the benefits of magnesium, the National Institutes of Health Office (NIH) of Dietary Supplements (ODS) recommends men consume 400-420 mg of magnesium per day. Women should consume 310–320 mg per day. Containing about half of the daily recommendation, our Advanced Magnesium supplements makes meeting your nutritional goals a breeze.

The ODS also indicates a correlation between omega-3 and improved health, including for the cardiovascular system. In one convenient softgel, our Triple-Strength Omega-3 fish oil fulfills the ODS adequate intake recommendation of 1.6 g of omega-3 for men and 1.1 g for women. You can enjoy the benefits of omega-3 without a fishy taste.

FAQ

Does fish oil help with heart health?

Dietary guidelines for heart health suggest consuming 2–3 servings of fish per week. One reason fish is recommended is for the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids that are commonly found in seafood. Consuming products with omega-3 may lower cardiovascular risk factors.

Additionally, consumption of omega-3 fatty acids through fish oil omega-3 supplements has the potential to reduce high triglyceride levels. Omega-3s are also associated with lower risk of heart problems.

Why is magnesium good for the heart?

As an essential mineral for overall health, magnesium boasts several benefits. While your nervous system, organs and muscles all rely on magnesium, one of the most significant benefits is to your cardiovascular system. In some cases, magnesium can help prevent arterial stiffness and assist in keeping a normal heart rate.

Higher magnesium levels have been linked by some studies to decreased risk of stroke and heart disease. Those risks are thought to be lower in individuals with higher magnesium levels due to reduced blood pressure and slight reduction in hypertension.

How does vitamin K2 affect arteries?

Increasing vitamin K2 levels through supplements is associated with several positive heart health outcomes. Vitamin K2 can reduce arterial stiffness and slow the progression of vascular and valvular calcification. Arterial stiffness can be an indicator of poor cardiovascular health. Reducing stiffness with Vitamin K2 may lower risk factors of diabetes and cardiovascular mortality.