Men's Health: Nutrition for a Healthier Heart

Did you know?

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, killing 384,886 men in 2021—that’s about 1 in every 4 male deaths.
• Half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms.4 Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be at risk for heart disease.
• Learn more heart disease statistics 

Nutritional ways to address Heart Disease:

Increase

• Vegetables
• Lean meats/meat alternatives
• Nuts
• Low-fat dairy
• Fiber
• Vegetables, fruits and Whole Grains
• Physical activity
• Supplements:
  • OmegaGenics SPA-DHA 2400
  • Lipatrim
  • OPC-3
  • Wellness Essentials Mens Vitality
  • Testraline – testosterone support
  • Prime Prostate Defense
  • Arginine Plus
• If you’re on a statin for heart health don’t forget to add a Co-Q-10 supplement

Decrease

• Added salt
• Added sugar
• Alcohol

Supplement Highlights:

nutraMetrix Prime Prostate Defense - Nutrametrixs's Prime Prostate Defense unique formulation helps to maintain optimal prostate size and function. It may also help to minimize the negative effects of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone which impacts prostate health. Prime Prostate Defense Formula also works to induce cell death in unhealthy cells and provides antioxidant protection.

Testralin® is designed for men aged 40 and beyond to support healthy testosterone and estrogen balance and help maintain male reproductive health. This powerful formula provides 14 key ingredients—including green tea, flax lignans, and plant sterols—that may help promote healthy testosterone balance and beneficially influence estrogen and testosterone metabolism.* (Metagenics)

Arginine Plus™ delivers high quality L-arginine with calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate—a body-ready form of folate—to support healthy blood flow, homocysteine levels, and overall cardiovascular health. Providing L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate helps to ensure improved folate nutrition, even in those with genetic variations in folate metabolism.* (Metagenics)

It is always a safe idea to talk to your health care provider before make changes to your supplement regiment.  Contact your Inspired Health Group care team to see if any of the suggested supplements can benefit you, or to make an appointment with our Dietitian Nutritionist for one-on-one support.

Blog post brought to you by:

- Nicole Moretta, MS, RD, CDN

- Robbie Erickson, Communications Liaison