For a strong heart

The maintaining a well-functioning of the heart, is important because that is a vital organ, which is affected by a sedentary lifestyle, causing the buildup of fatty deposits, known as arteriosclerosis.



To maintain a healthy heart is necessary:

  • Have a balanced diet
  • Sport
  • Avoid cigarette, alcohol and stress
  • maintaining a healthy weight

As described above helps us to maintain and control the levels of lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides, affecting the health of the heart.

The vitamins and minerals that contributes to the health of the heart are:

  • The B vitamin, folic acid helps reduce levels of homocysteine which is related to heart disease. Thiamine helps improve the heart activity
  • The vitamin E, together with vitamin A and C form the group of antioxidant vitamins, which reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • Vitamin C helps to decrease blood pressure and reduce the rigidity of the walls of the arteries.
  • Vitamin D helps reduce the incidence of hypertensión.
  • Calcium in the blood is required to perform a number of functions, such as nerve transmission and muscle contraction.
  • The Magnesium helps maintain normal heart rhythm.
  • Potassium helps to lower blood pressure.
  • The omega-3 recent studies showed that it can reduce the heart rate.

Consuming these nutrients in food or through another source, helps us meet the needs of our hearts.

Essential nutrients for a strong heart

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin B (B12, B6 y Folic Acic)

Lipid nuticional

  • Omega-3

Minerals

  • Magnesium
  • Potassium