Heart Disease

Heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States and a major cause of disability. The Center for Disease Control states that 700,000 people die each year from heart disease – approximately 29% of the deaths in the U.S. While some forms of heart disease are genetic in nature, the risk of disability or death can be reduced overall by a healthy eating plan, exercise, and specific dietary supplements.

Risk Factors

• High blood pressure

• Smoking

• Insulin Resistance / diabetes

• Hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels)

• Obesity (particularly apple shaped or male-type obesity)

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Stress

• Depression

• Excessive alcohol consumption (reduce HDL (healthy cholesterol while increasing LDL (lousy cholesterol), triglycerides, and blood pressure)

• Periodontal disease

Prevention

• Stop smoking

• Regular aerobic exercise (30 minutes per day recommended; however, consult your physician before starting any exercise program)

• Fish oil (omega 3 fatty acids)

  • 2005 review of 97 clinical trials by Studer et al noted that omega 3 fatty acids showed lower risk ratios than statin pharmaceutical drugs

• Reduce the amount of sodium in the diet

• Lower saturated fats by baking instead of frying, removing the skin from meats such as poultry, and buying leaner meats

• Choose monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola oil, avocados, nuts and seeds as well as polyunsaturated fats such as corn oil, safflower oil, salmon, and fish oil

• Eat whole grains

• Eat more fruits and non-starchy vegetables

• Control portion sizes

• Reduce high glycemic foods

• Begin a healthy weight loss program to reduce BMI (click here to calculate your BMI: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/)

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