
February Is National Heart Health Month
Heartbeat of Health: Essential Formulas Supplements that Support Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. According to the American Heart Association’s 2018 statistics, approximately 1 of every three deaths in the US is from cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death globally.i The good news is there are many actions you can take to prevent heart disease, including using high-quality heart-healthy supplements.
This article summarizes how four Essential Formulas products, namely Reg´Activ® CardioWellness®, Essential Living Oils™, Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics®, and Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus help promote cardiovascular health.
Reg´Activ® CardioWellness® promotes heart health in several ways. Most importantly, CardioWellness contains Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3, a strain of bacteria that synthesizes glutathione.ii
Glutathione levels are strongly associated with cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that individuals taking ME-3 were better able to control the oxidation of blood lipids and cholesterol, an important factor in maintaining optimum cardiovascular health.
The CardioWellness formula also contains the following supplemental ingredients that contribute to heart health:
- Coenzyme Q10 helps the heart produce more energy and is a powerful antioxidant to protect the heart.iii
- Pantethine, a vitamin B5/pantothenic acid derivative, helps maintain cholesterol levels already in the normal range.iv
- Thiamin (vitamin B1) is added for cardiovascular support and helps support healthy blood pressure.v
- N-acetyl-cysteine is an antioxidant and an essential precursor for the synthesis of glutathione.vi
Essential Living Oils™are critical in regulating cardiovascular health, including blood pressure, triglyceride levels, blood viscosity and clotting, and heart rhythm. Many Americans consume diets that are dangerously out of balance regarding the ratio between omega-3 and omega-6 fats. Dr. Ohhira’s Essential Living Oils is a vegan alternative to fish oil that provides a healthy ratio of essential fats formulated from eight natural plant and seed oils.
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics® is a fermented food product that delivers probiotics, prebiotics, and over 400 postbiotic metabolites.vii It is well established that this product is very effective for supporting dysbiosis-related gastrointestinal problems and maintaining GI health.
Numerous studies have reported on the association between gut dysbiosis and heart disease.viii Dysbiosis can influence multiple pathways to atherosclerosis and high blood pressure progression.
Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus® is a product containing Brazilian Green Propolis, astaxanthin, flaxseed oil, and an extract of Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics. These ingredients promote a balanced inflammatory response, a healthy immune system, and powerful antioxidant activity, strongly supporting cardiovascular health.