Cardio-vascular Flashcards
What vitamins are vital for heart health? 6
A, B, C, D, E & K
What minerals are vital for heart health? 9
CoQ10, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Cobalt Iron Magnesium Sulphur Zinc
What fats are vital for heart health? 1
Essential Fatty Acids
Why is Vitamin A vital for heart health and when should it not be prescribed? 1+1
Integrity of blood vessels
LIVER DISEASE
Why are the B vitamins vital for heart health? 5
Healthy blood formation WBC/RBC Growth and & strengthen cardiac muscle Transport & utilise O2 Maintain homocysteine levels Normalise HDL - HDL drainage in bile
Why is Vitamin C vital for heart health and when should it not be prescribed? 3+1
Thins the blood
Strengthens elasticity of artery/vein walls and prevents haemorrhage
Helps to build collagen for the growth & repair of cells
ANTICOAGULANTS
Why is Vitamin D vital for heart health? 2
Normalises serum Calcium
Normal blood clotting
Why is Vitamin E vital for heart health and when should it not be prescribed? 3+1
Oxygenates blood
Prevents oxidation of fats
Anticoagulant with Vitamin C
ANTICOAGULANTS
Why is Vitamin K vital for heart health? 2
Normal blood clotting
Stops calcification of arteries
Why is CoQ10 vital for heart health? 2
Protects heart
Reduces negative effects of statins & beta blockers
Why is Calcium vital for heart health? 2
Aids clotting
Regular heart beat
Why is Chromium vital for heart health and when should it not be prescribed? 1+1
Synthesis of cholesterol
DIABETIC MEDICATION
Why is Copper vital for heart health? 1
Aids RBC conversion of iron to haemoglobin
Why is Cobalt vital for heart health? 1
RBC formation (part of B12)
Why is Iron vital for heart health? 1
Haemoglobin production
Why is Magnesium vital for heart health? 3
Thins blood slightly
Relaxes arterial walls
Muscle strength - cardiac
Why is Sulphur vital for heart health and when should it not be prescribed? 2+1
Cleanses blood
Lowers homocysteine levels
IRREGULAR HEART BEAT
Why is Zinc vital for heart health? 2
Contractability of muscles
Helps decrease cholesterol deposits
Why are EFAs vital for heart health? 2
Lower most risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Lower abnormally high levels of blood pressure, triglycerides, Lp(a), fibrinogen, tendency to clot formation and inflammation
Name some Cytoplan products for good heart health? 7
Multi-Vit, Immunovite, Phospholec, Heart Support, Phyto-flavone, Red Rice Yeast Plus, AntioxQ10
Name some foods for good heart health?
Carrots, sweet potatoes, eggs, vegetables, nuts, seeds, black strap molasses, citrus fruits, berries, cauliflower, GLV, oily fish, lentils, salmon, walnuts, peas, prunes, oats, cabbage, dried beans, flax oil, krill oil, hemp oil
