The body must receive sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals.
With heart disease in the body noted increased excretion and increased dissolution of minerals and vitamins. Therefore, the treatment of this disease must necessarily be integrated (with the inclusion of preparations containing trace elements and vitamins for the heart).
What vitamins are needed for the heart and blood vessels?
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Water-soluble vitamin to strengthen the heart. Increases metabolism and prevents excessive formation of cholesterol. Available in the form of ampoules, tablets, dragees. The body enters in the composition of black currant, Apple, rose.
Vitamin a (retinol)
Fat-soluble vitamin. The body comes with peppers, carrots, pumpkin, which contains in the form of carotene, dairy products and fish oil. A lot of vitamin A contain yellow, red and orange vegetables and fruits (pepper, plums, peaches, various berries). Retinol improves metabolic processes in tissues and organs, protects blood vessels from atherosclerosis.
Vitamin E (tocopherol)
Fat-soluble vitamin for maintaining heart. Inhibits lipid oxidation, during which the formation of the active particles, damaging all bodies — free radicals. Found in liver, vegetable oil, egg yolk, nuts. The oil solution of vitamin E taken orally.
Vitamin P (rutin)
Water-soluble vitamin. Acts firming on the walls of blood vessels. Enters the body with raspberries, apples, citrus. In case of increased bleeding on the pill ascorutin (ascorbic acid plus rutin).
Vitamins F (PUFA)
Polyunsaturated fatty acids — linolenic, linoleic, arachidonic are depressing to the formation of plaques on vessel walls. Some of the acids are synthesized only in the human body, others enter the body with the seafood and vegetable oil. Vitamins of group F are contained in fish oil and in some tableted domestic and foreign vitamin drugs for the heart.
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Water-soluble vitamin. It is synthesized in the human gut. Thiamine by the action of enzymes in the body into kokarboksilazu, which stimulates contraction of the cardiac muscle. Vitamin B1 is available in capsules. Rich in vitamin B1 brewer’s yeast, and particular preference is given to a vegetable diet. It will be useful to introduce food pasta made from durum wheat, but is very important in the cooking process are not digest.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Water-soluble vitamin. Normalizes fat metabolism, promotes the disintegration and withdrawal of excess cholesterol. Found in fish, meat, and milk.
A complex of vitamins B1, B6, B12 it is recommended to take for the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system and brain.
Coenzyme Q10
Micronutrient nutrition of the heart, participates in antioxidant protection of the organism. The lack of Q10 leads to arterial sclerosis, arrhythmia, premature aging of the myocardium. In the body is synthesized in the liver from vegetable fats coming from food.
In addition to vitamins, to strengthen the cardiac muscle requires a special complex of minerals. They need to be able to participate in protein metabolism.
Essential minerals and trace elements
Magnesium
Pronounced effect on blood pressure having the balance of potassium and sodium in the body, which is under the control of magnesium. Therefore its deficiency leads to increased pressure. Many contain magnesium beans, soy, seafood, lentils, dried fruits, nuts, greens. You can also buy vitamins for the heart with magnesium at the pharmacy.
Selenium
It is necessary for better absorption of minerals and vitamins. Neutralizes free radicals. Selenium contain seafood, whole cereal grains, liver, onions, garlic.
Potassium
This element helps to be carrying out an electrical pulse along the nerve fiber of the heart muscle with further reduction. A lot of it is contained in apricots, cabbage, apricots, carrots, nuts, potatoes. In medical practice widely used containing potassium tablets — asparkam.
Phosphorus
It is a building material of cell membranes. Muscle contractions and transmission of nerve impulses without him would be impossible. Phosphorus are contained in asparagus, seafood, dried fruits, bran. In medical practice used in the form of phosphates, which are part of the salt solutions.
Calcium
Improves myocardial contractility and strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Contained in brown algae, dairy products, fish.
When the disease of the cardiovascular system, it is desirable to refuse from salty and spicy dishes, smoked meats, hamburgers, convenience foods, sauces and sausages. No need to load the digestive organs fresh pastries. Bad meat high in animal fats. Contraindicated coffee and strong tea. But there are healthy foods for the heart.
Products-assistants for the heart muscle and healthy blood vessels
Olive oil extra virgin
It is rich in monounsaturated fats, polyphenols that protect the cardiovascular system. Replacing butter with oil, you will significantly lower cholesterol.
Dried apricots (dried apricots)
Dried apricots are rich in natural antioxidants that can protect the heart from free radicals, and potassium. A couple of handfuls of dried apricots a day can protect you from terrible disease — a heart attack.
Nuts
This product contains the amino acid arginine, which has a lot of positive effects on the heart. 50% can reduce the risk of heart attack eating a few nuts a week.
Fish
Fish — a source of vitamins that strengthen the walls of blood vessels. It lowers triglycerides, reduces the risk of arrhythmias. Especially helpful tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring, trout.
Dark chocolate
Flavonoids contained therein dilates blood vessels and reduces pressure hypertension. Interesting fact that dark chocolate does not affect people who have normal pressure.
Grapes
This fruit contains vitamins for blood vessels and heart, as well as polyphenols. From wine grapes includes antioxidants. However, their use must be metered to the negative effect exceeds the positive.
