Question 1

are krill oil & coq10 safe, and how much daily for heart health? already taking alive multi vitamin & cholestoff, is this too much daily?

Accepted Answer

There are no peer: reviewed randomized controlled studies to evaluate the efficacy safety or dosing for those supplements. If there were proven benefit from these then doctors would prescribe them. We are committed to improving your health. Why do you take Pantoprazole instead of baking soda? Because we have science to show it is safe, effective and well tolerated.

Question 2

i want to add vitamin b12 to my daily regimen but i take prilosec everyday for gerd. what kind of dose should i take for energy/heart health?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12: You can take oral vitamin B12 of 1, 000mcg daily. It's not necessarily helpful for energy or heart health, especially if you are not B12 deficient. Prilosec when used for a very long time can cause B12 deficiency. Prilosec should be taken about 30 minutes before meal, and should not be taken together with vitamin B12 as it can decrease the absorption of b12.

Question 3

could you tell me what are good foods and vitamins for getting a healthy heart and improving circulation?

Accepted Answer

Save Money: You most certainly don't need to supplement with vitamins (unless it's vitamin d, and even then it's a hard maybe). Study after study has found no benefit. Fish oils seems to be pretty great, but only in high doses of &gt;3gm/day of the dha/epa. Google "mediterranean diet" and have a look at this:

http://www.Webmd.Com/diet/features/what-to-know-about-omega-3s-and-fish.

Question 4

what are the best vitamins to maintain a healthy heart?

Accepted Answer

I suggest none: If you spend time reading the ads promoting supplements, you'd get the idea that they are the key to health and vitamin deficiency the principal cause of disease in the wealthy nations. Not so. You're smart to take a cheap multivitamin-and-mineral supplement; more supplementing if you're a vegetarian, but keep in mind that lifestyle -- not pills -- is the principal way of keeping your heart health.

Question 5

how much coq10 does a person need for heart health and are supplements a good idea?

Accepted Answer

COQ10: I am unaware of powerful double blinded placebo controlled data supporting clear benefit or dosing guidelines with this agent, unfortunately with nutraceuticals there tends to be irrational belief guiding their use, fortunately most such use causes no harm.

Question 6

35m normal echo stress in jan 2015, normal chol, normal bp,  no diab, non smoker no fam his. asian indian descent. how to ensure good heart health?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like you are: already there. Avoid smoking, keep your cholesterol monitored, monitor blood pressure, avoid stress, exercise regularly and be thankful for your genetic background and family history.

Question 7

what is a really good fruit for heart health?

Accepted Answer

Pomegranite: Any fruit rich in antioxidants, vitamins is good for heart health.  However, diabetics have to be moderate given potential impact of some sweet fruits on blood sugars.

Question 8

can't run, have disc issues, how else to get my heart rate up enough to keep heart/body healthy?! my heart & health good, 130lbs./female/37

Accepted Answer

Start: wi GENTLE yoga. Think about an exercise bike or treadmill. Power walking wi handweights is as good as running. Swimming is the best. HRS, MD, FACC www.thepmc.org

Question 9

i was thinking of fasting 1x/wk for heart health. is it enough for a benefit? i'm in good health and will drink water. any addtl advice appreciated.

Accepted Answer

No. : Not sure if fasting once a week will help but I am aware that fasting is advice by some christians and is mention at the bible. I will advice good diet, exercise using anaerobic and aerobic exercises, keep your weight down, control stress, have a good outlook in life, enjoy your work, enjoy life and do good to others. :).

Question 10

is diflucan (fluconazole) dangerous for a person who has palpitations and on a beta blocker, but whose heart health is otherwise good?

Accepted Answer

Diflucan (fluconazole): Generally a safe medication for short period like a week. . Not a good medication for people with liver disease.

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A member asked:

Are krill oil & coq10 safe, and how much daily for heart health? already taking alive multi vitamin & cholestoff, is this too much daily?

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I want to add vitamin b12 to my daily regimen but i take prilosec everyday for gerd. what kind of dose should i take for energy/heart health?

A member asked:

Could you tell me what are good foods and vitamins for getting a healthy heart and improving circulation?

A member asked:

What are the best vitamins to maintain a healthy heart?

A member asked:

How much coq10 does a person need for heart health and are supplements a good idea?

A member asked:

35m normal echo stress in jan 2015, normal chol, normal bp, no diab, non smoker no fam his. asian indian descent. how to ensure good heart health?

A member asked:

What is a really good fruit for heart health?

A member asked:

Can't run, have disc issues, how else to get my heart rate up enough to keep heart/body healthy?! my heart & health good, 130lbs./female/37

A member asked:

I was thinking of fasting 1x/wk for heart health. is it enough for a benefit? i'm in good health and will drink water. any addtl advice appreciated.

A member asked:

Is diflucan (fluconazole) dangerous for a person who has palpitations and on a beta blocker, but whose heart health is otherwise good?

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