Heart Disease Risk Factors You Control
There are risk factors for heart disease that you have no control over, such as:
Age
Male sex
Family History
Post-menopausal
Race
You cannot do anything about the above risks, so there is no need to waste time dwelling on them. If you want to take action and reduce your risk of developing heart disease there are several controllable risk factors.
These include:
What is L-carnitine?
L-carnitine is a compound produced by the liver and kidneys from the biosynthesis of the amino acids lysine and methionine. To form L-carnitine you also need adequate levels of vitamin C, B6, niacin, and iron.
How L-Carntine Works
The powerhouse of your cells is the mitochondria and produces the energy your heart needs to function. L-carnitine is responsible for transporting fatty acids to the mitochondria for energy production. The heart typically gets 60% of its energy from fat sources. If this process is slowed due to a lack of L-carnitine heart function is affected, especially compounding problems for individuals with heart disease. Those with moderate to severe atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries due to inflammation and cholesterol deposits) and congestive heart failure are most affected by a deficiency of L-carnitine. Too make matters worse, damaged heart tissue has a hard time “holding on” to L-carnitine resulting in a deficiency.
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Lisa Nelson RD
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Heart Disease & Potassium
Potassium is involved in the normal function of nerve and muscle cells, including the heart. Most potassium in the body – 98% – is found within cells (i.e. intracellular). When extracellular potassium levels become too high a condition known as hyperkalemia develops.
Hyperkalemia is a condition where serum potassium levels are greater than 5.5 mEq/L.
Hyperkalemia & Heart Disease
Quinoa for Heart Health
Quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber to promote a healthy heart.
How to add quinoa to foods
Wash the quinoa seeds prior to cooking to remove a bitter resin-like coating called saponin. The saponin will produce soapy looking “suds: when you rinse the seeds.
Exercise – Promotes Heart Health AND Stops Aging
A study published March 2011 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found exercise to halt AND even reverse the signs of aging in mice. . .in virtually every tissue and organ.
According to Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, the study goal was to evaluate the systemic effects of exercise and to find a therapy (i.e. activity) that most people could do if they wanted to. The study focused on cell mitochondria. Mitochondria are found in every cell where food and oxygen are converted into energy. Evidence is showing that as we age our mitochondria break down causing cells to break down. This contributes tissue and organ breakdown leading to signs of aging, such as mental declines, wrinkles, and hair loss.
Is Tuna a Heart Healthy Food?
Tuna is a fatty fish providing high quality protein, B-vitamins, and selenium. The nutrients help the body produce red blood cells, reduce heart disease risk and macular degeneration, and promote brain growth. The protein provides essential amino acids used for body growth and maintenance, while the fat provides a rich source of heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids.
Many organizations, such as the USDA, American Heart Association, and American Dietetic Association have been encouraging people to eat more fish. This includes eating more tuna. Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce heart disease risk, blood clots, and stroke, relieve depression, and help fight certain cancers.
How Much Tuna
