If you want to improve your heart's health, there's nothing better than cardiovascular exercise. Even though I don't promote a lot of aerobic-based training, either for endurance athletes or for people looking to lose fat, aerobic exercise is good for the heart.
I also believe supplements are necessary for optimal health. I've written about vitamin D and fish oil, and now I'm about to recommend another supplement: Co-Enzyme Q10. Co-enzymes are just there: co-enzymes. They assist in certain processes in the body, and help enzymes carry out essential functions. They're like assistants for enzymes.
How important is CoQ-10? According to Stephen Sinatra, M.D., "if there's one thing you could do to maintain your heart's health, make sure you're taking CoQ-10 daily."
I also recommend L-carnitine, but not for fat loss, which is why it's typically used. The theory is that L-carnitine, an amino acid, helps shuttle fatty acids to the muscles for energy production. Since the heart is a muscle and gets 60% of its energy from fat, according to Jonny Bowden, it makes sense to take a supplement that helps your heart function. L-carnitine supplementation has been associated with reduced incidences of abnormal heart beats, second heart attacks, and less chest pain. If you've had heart problems, consider 2,000 mg of L-carnitine.
D-ribose is another supplement worth considering for heart health. Supplementation can reduce fatigue, soreness and stiffness after long-duration exercise. If you do endurance events, D-ribose might be something you'd want to consider. D-ribose can help whenever you've depleted your energy reserves. It helps the heart recover from exercise such as running or cycling.
You can get l-carnitine and CoQ10 through diet, but not nearly enough. Remember, supplementation allows you to what is optimal, not what is necessary.
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