The human heart works really hard beating 100,000 times a day pumping blood from the top of our head to the tips of our toes. The 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body are a beautifully intricate network that brings oxygen to our cells and carries wastes out, with our heart at its center.
We regularly hear how healthy diets, exercise, stress reduction, smoking cessation, and targeted supplements are the pillars of good heart health. But how exactly do these things make a difference? To answer this, we need to look at the cardiovascular system as a whole.
Immune System Roots
It's become increasingly clear that oxidative stress and immune imbalances are the roots of many serious cardiovascular health conditions. Free radical damage to the cells that line our delicate blood vessels can trigger an ongoing cascade of immune activities that can negatively affect the integrity and function of our vasculature and heart.
An effective arsenal for combatting oxidative stress includes a diet rich in antioxidants. Extracts like turmeric, resveratrol, olive, and pomegranate are some of the richest plant-based sources of free radical-fighting antioxidants that help keep our immune systems in balance.
Blood Pressure Balance
When you partially cover the opening of a garden hose with your thumb, it causes the water to spray out at higher pressure. In the same way, faster than normal blood flow through smaller blood vessel diameters places greater demands on the heart and body.
Stress, nutrient deficiencies, poor immune health, genetic predisposition and a sedentary lifestyle are some of the root causes that can come together to impact blood pressure. A comprehensive strategy to help support and strengthen the circulatory system includes exercise, medication when therapeutically necessary, a nutrient-dense diet, and supportive herbs such as hawthorn berry and grape seed.
Healthy Cholesterol
Long thought to be the primary focus for cardiovascular health, we now know that our lipid balance is just one piece of the puzzle. Upholding a healthy heart involves both maintaining balanced cholesterol levels and also promoting optimal immune function to protect and support strong, flexible blood vessels.
The latest nutrition research suggests that maintaining the right ratios and structures of cholesterol molecules is the most optimal way to support health. Apart from being aware of how dietary choices may influence cholesterol metabolism, there are nutrients and herbs like olive fruit and hibiscus that we can include in our daily regimes to help uphold a healthy balance.
Smooth Circulatory Sailing
As we age, it impacts both our blood vessels and our blood itself. Our vasculature tends to become less flexible, and our blood flow less hydrated. This affects the dynamics of our circulatory system, the superhighway for nutrients, oxygen, and waste elimination. Thankfully, we can support optimal blood vessels and smooth blood flow with healthy dietary fats, exercise, antioxidant nutrients, and compounds like nattokinase (derived from fermented soy) that naturally nourish our vasculature.
Getting daily exercise, eating a balanced diet, and staying proactive about your cardiovascular health is the best way to nourish lifelong heart health. And when you’re looking for more ways to show your hard-working heart some love, look no further than Heart Protector®, a comprehensive, full-spectrum gift of antioxidants and heart-protective nutrition.
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