Most heart attacks come as a result of prolonged hardening and narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis) that direct blood into the heart. While blood flow to the heart is usually restricted by atherosclerosis, it can also be caused by blood clots and by spasms of the coronary arteries.
Abnormal high levels of cholesterol, homocysteine, triglycerides, as well as angina and diabetes increase the risk of heart attack.
Nutritional supplements that may be helpful for Heart Attack:
o Coenzyme Q10 (contributes to the energy-making mechanisms of the heart)
o L-carnitine (increases the chance of surviving a heart attack)
o Vitamin C (if deficient)
Other supplements that may helpful for Heart Attack:
o Fish oil (contains the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA which may lead to partial reversal of atherosclerosis)
o Folic acid (may prevent heart attacks)
o Magnesium (IV immediately following an MI)
o N-acetyl cysteine (IV immediately following an MI - decreases amount of tissue damage in people who had suffered a heart attack)
o Selenium (used with Coenzyme Q10)
o Vitamin A
o Vitamin E (reduces the risk of heart attacks)
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