There are many ways to address cardiovascular disease naturally. The best thing to do is to get an integrative physician to help you put together a natural medicine program. Not just any amounts, brands, or combinations of supplements can be haphazardly thrown together. It might even be dangerous. Still, it is important to research options on your own. Also, remember that not all supplements are created equal, and that you should be very stringent when choosing a supplement(s) to ensure both safety and effectiveness. Here is a list of natural supplements and remedies for cardiovascular health in no particular order:

(FYI, since I first wrote this article, I have compiled a list of 21 more items, and 6 common treatments that are dangerous as well as a list of 8 more ways to beat cardiovascular disease naturally)

1. Nattokinase:

Nattokinase is a fibrinolytic enzyme derived from the Japanese food Natto. It is used in alternative medicine to dissolve unhealthy coagulation in blood.
More info: 1, 2, 3

2. Dan Shen (Chinese Salvia)

Dan Shen a traditional Chinese herb that is used to treat blood pressure and strengthen the heart, as well as many other things.
More info: 1, 2, 3

3. CoQ10 Ubiquinol:

Ubiquinol is a form of CoQ10 that may be 8 times as effective as ubiquinone (the common supplement form of CoQ10). It is antioxidant, promotes heart health, helps maintain blood sugar, and has many more benefits.
More info: 1, 2

4. Vitamin C:

Vitamin C has nearly endless health benefits including encouraging collagen formation.
More info: 1, 2, 3, 4

5. Resveratrol:

Resveratrol sold as a supplement is primarily derived from Japanese Knotweed. It has effects on heart disease, cholesterol, cancer, and it seems just about every disease on the planet.
More info: 1, 2, 3, 4

6. Hawthorn Berry:

Hawthorn berry has been used as a cardiovascular tonic since the early 19th century.
More info: 1, 2

7. D-Ribose:

D-ribose is a naturally occuring sugar found in all living cells. It is a precursor of ATP, the body’s universal energy molecule. It promotes cellular metabolism, which can treat a variety of illness such as cardiovascular disease and chronic fatigue.
More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

8. Cordyceps Sinensis:

Cordyceps Sinensis is a fungus used to fight hypertension, abnormal blood clotting, and atherosclerosis. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has many other benefits such as, immune system strengthening, detoxification, and increased stress tolerance.
More info: 1, 2

9. Reishi:

Reishi contains plant sterols and gonoderic acids which help maintain healthy blood pressure, lower triglyceride levels, and remove excess cholesterol. It also regulates platelet stickiness. Reishi reduces inflammation by stimulating the production of white blood cells.
More info: 1, 2, 3

10. L-carnitine:

L-carnitine is an amino acid that helps the body metabolize fat for energy. It has been shown to reduce blood and tissue lipids and increase ability to sustain cardiac contractions.
More info: 1, 2, 3, 4

11. Seanol:

Seanol is a molecule derived from cava Ecklonia algae that may be 100 times more powerful than any single other antioxidant. It also has actions relating to blood thinning, hypertension, and inflammation.
More info: 1

12. Dark Chocolate:

Scientific evidence shows that eating dark chocolate my reduce cardiovascular risk.
More info: 1, 2, 3

13. Green Tea:

Green tea contains the antioxidant quercetin, and the the flavanols called catechins, which is known to help prevent inflammation.
More info: 1, 2

14. Alpha Lipoic Acid:

Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant and helps reduce the buildup of cholesterol.
More info: 1

15. Chlorella:

Chlorella is a micro algae touted to have countless health benefits. It improves heart elasticity, reduces serum cholesterol, and helps prevent atherosclerosis.
More info: 1, 2

16. Garlic

Garlic has been shown to lower blood pressure, decrease platelet aggregation, as well as decrease triglycerides and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Garlic also may increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
More info: 1, 2, 3

17. Ginseng:

Ginseng is anti-inflammatory and improves circulation.
More info: 1

18. L-arginine:

L-arginine is an amino acid that compensates for a cardiovascular risk factor called ADMA.
More info: 1, 2, 3, 4

19. Magnesium:

Magnesium can be used to treat irregular heart beat, lower blood pressure, and prevent angina.
More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Anyone have any cardiovascular success stories?

Disclaimer: This article is not medical advice. This is opinion and is for informational purposes only. If seeking medical advice, consult a licensed physician.

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