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Omega-3: Your Heart's Unsung Hero.. Improved endothelial function. Mood-boosting magic

Omega-3:

Omega-3 fatty acids are like silent guardians for your heart, silently working behind the scenes to keep it healthy and strong. These good fats, found in oily fish and some plant-based sources, offer a wealth of benefits, making them a treasure trove for your cardiovascular health.

How does Omega 3 protect the heart?

Here's how Omega-3s protect your heart:

- Cholesterol Champions:

They lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while potentially raising HDL ("good") cholesterol, creating a more favorable cholesterol profile. This reduces the risk of plaque buildup in arteries, ultimately preventing heart attacks and strokes.

- Blood Pressure Buddies:

Omega-3s can gently lower blood pressure, especially in individuals with hypertension. This reduces stress on the heart and eases its workload, promoting overall cardiovascular health.

- Anti-Inflammatory Warriors:

They possess potent anti-inflammatory properties, which can combat chronic inflammation linked to heart disease. This helps prevent a cascade of events that harm the heart and blood vessels.

- Arrhythmia Allies:

Omega-3s can help regulate heart rhythm, reducing the risk of irregular heartbeats known as arrhythmias. This ensures your heart pumps blood efficiently and maintains a healthy rhythm.

- Blood Thinners:

They have mild blood-thinning effects, reducing the risk of blood clots that can obstruct arteries and lead to heart attacks.

Additional Perks:

Beyond these direct benefits, Omega-3s offer additional perks for your heart:

- Improved endothelial function:

They enhance the smooth functioning of the vascular endothelium, the inner lining of blood vessels, promoting optimal blood flow.

- Reduced triglyceride levels:

They can lower triglyceride levels, another type of blood fat associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

- Mood-boosting magic:

Studies suggest Omega-3s may improve mood and reduce depression, both of which can impact heart health.

Ready to unlock the power of Omega-3s for your heart?

- Fishy Friends:

Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel, and sardines are rich sources of Omega-3s. Aim for 2-3 servings per week.

- Plant-based Alternatives:

Walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and algae oil offer plant-based Omega-3 options.

- Supplements:

Consider consulting your doctor about Omega-3 supplements if dietary sources are insufficient.

Remember:

While Omega-3s are powerful allies for your heart, they're not a magic bullet. Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, a balanced diet, and stress management for optimal cardiovascular health. Consult your doctor before making any significant dietary or supplement changes.

Let Omega-3s be your heart's silent companions, protecting and nurturing it for a lifetime of vibrant health. Choose them wisely, and listen to your body as you embark on a journey towards a stronger, healthier you.

HOW TO MAINTAIN CARDIOVASCULAR BALANCE?

Food that is too rich, too little physical activity, tobacco… many factors can affect heart health. A better lifestyle and specific active ingredients taken in the form of dietary supplements for the heart can help preserve cardiovascular balance. How to support the heart on a daily basis? As subject matter experts, we shed light on this important topic.

In France, a person is the victim of a cardiovascular problem every four minutes 1 ! This alarming figure explains to what extent cardiovascular balance is nowadays a major public health issue. What is it precisely? What are the risk factors and how can we act on a daily basis to protect ourselves from this phenomenon?

The cardiovascular system, a powerful network

Made up of the heart and the vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries), the cardiovascular system is responsible for distributing to the whole body through the blood, oxygen and nutrients essential for their proper functioning and survival. . It is also in charge of transporting the carbon dioxide produced and the various toxins that must be eliminated. The heart is the pillar organ of this fabulous biological machinery. Propelling up to 7 liters of blood per minute, it is able to adapt to the activity of the human body. However, many risk factors can cause damage to the arteries and vessels of the heart, brain and lower limbs. We then speak of cardiovascular risk.

Cardiovascular risk, what is it?

Without knowing it and without showing any particular signs, our daily way of life can contribute to increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Indeed, the quality of the arteries and the proper functioning of the heart can be altered by many factors:

Age and sex: it has been found that until menopause, women are naturally more protected than men. Nevertheless, the regular consumption of tobacco, and the regular intake of a high-dose oral contraceptive are associated with a significant increase in cardiovascular risk.
Heredity: the risks are increased when previous cases within the close entourage have occurred.
Food : having an unbalanced diet, low in fruits and vegetables, and high in saturated fats and sugars, leads to metabolic imbalances and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. This risk is all the higher when fat is stored in the belly.
Physical inactivity: not practicing regular physical activity contributes to the occurrence or aggravation of certain risk factors.
Excess cholesterol: although essential for the proper functioning of the body, the "bad" cholesterol (LDL), when it is in excess, is deposited and accumulates on the arterial walls forming fatty plaques which are thicken, harden and become crumbly.
Excess sugar in the blood: high blood sugar damages the arteries. Uncontrolled blood sugar can rise. This is why close monitoring is necessary.
Blood pressure: excessive blood pressure in the arteries tires the heart prematurely and also promotes the deposition of fat on the walls.
Smoking: the carbon monoxide contained in tobacco deteriorates the inner lining of the arteries, causes them to narrow and promotes their obstruction by the formation of blood clots and fatty plaques.
Alcohol : consumed in a reasoned way (2 glasses per day maximum), alcohol is beneficial for the heart. In case of excess it becomes harmful, significantly increasing blood pressure and cardiovascular risks.
Stress : considered a major factor, stress increases blood pressure and blood sugar, while producing excess white blood cells that accumulate in the arteries in the form of plaques.

It is important to bear in mind that these risk factors potentiate each other. Indeed, the combination of these risks, even if they are each of low intensity (moderate overweight, slightly high cholesterol level, occasional smoker, sedentary lifestyle, etc.), can generate a high cardiovascular risk.

How to support the heart on a daily basis?

Quite obviously, to limit the cardiovascular risk factors, it is important to act on the previously identified causes such as the elimination of tobacco, the adoption of a balanced diet, the practice of a daily walk and regular physical activity…
In addition, certain natural active ingredients are known to preserve a good cardiovascular balance. Thus, appropriate supplementation is of significant interest:

OMEGA 3 : Omega 3 fatty acids and more particularly EPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function and are involved in cardiovascular balance. With OMEGA 3, we guarantee you a very high quality oil, rich in omega 3 in the form of triglycerides, in accordance with the strictest standards.
TENSION : The hibiscus, olive tree and potassium contained in this formula help maintain cardiovascular balance and promote normal blood pressure. All are active ingredients with clinically proven benefits for cardiovascular balance and blood pressure.
LIMICOL : this patented complex has been the subject of 3 high-methodology clinical studies demonstrating its effectiveness on the reduction of total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol, without associated discomfort.
CARDIOMEGA PROTECT : Hawthorn, garlic and vitamin B1 contained in this formula help maintain cardiovascular balance. Turmeric, also present, helps prevent the accumulation of fats and facilitate their destocking by the liver.

FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: HOW TO KEEP A GOOD HEART?

To maintain a dynamic heart throughout life, it is recommended to have a healthy lifestyle. Beneficial foods (salmon, oats, apple), physical activity… We know the recipe for having a valiant heart. However, cardiovascular balance sometimes needs help to ensure optimal functioning. Indeed, various factors can put the heart's activity in difficulty: physical inactivity, stress, heredity, age.

Every day our heart beats tirelessly and regardless of the activity we carry out. It constantly adapts to our emotions and to the biological variations that occur on a daily basis. Being so essential to our life, we must take care of it. To achieve this, food supplements can be a great help .

The heart, our key to life

Located in the thorax, the heart is a unique muscle that contracts at a regular rate and whose function is vital. It is thanks to the heart that every organ and every cell of the human body can be supplied with oxygen and nutrients. Every minute, the heart expels up to 5 liters of blood into the arteries and veins that run throughout the body. In reality this organ is of great complexity and finely calibrated. Because it must at the same time recover the “blue” blood depleted in oxygen and rich in carbon monoxide coming from the tissues and organs, while ensuring the sending and the return of this blood to the lungs where it will be reoxygenated. Thus it is the central part of the entire cardiovascular system. Nevertheless the heart can run out of steam over time.

The essential active ingredients to take care of your heart!

We can never say it enough: nature is fabulous and full of many benefits. Moreover, the traditional uses of ancient civilizations up to our grandmothers' remedies were not mistaken. This is particularly the case with garlic, whose medicinal use dates back more than 5,000 years among the Egyptians. It is nowadays considered to be one of the key assets for preserving our heart and cardiovascular balance, due to its many active substances such as allicin.

Hawthorn is also well known for its virtues. Indeed, this thorny shrub with white flowering tops contains polyphenols and triterpenes which make it an important support for cardiovascular functions. In particular, it would help regulate the heart rate.

Finally, having become a real benefactor for many body functions, turmeric lives up to its reputation. This superfood, known for its antioxidant properties, helps prevent the accumulation of fat and facilitates its destocking by the liver. This spice is widely used by Asian populations. It is especially popular in the Okinawa region where locals are famous for their longevity.

You will find these three active ingredients in the Cardiomega Protect food supplement! This unique complex also contains many micronutrients including vitamin B1 which contributes to normal heart function.

Awareness and prevention actions in France

This year, the French Federation of Cardiology (FFC) has decided to highlight information and prevention messages during Heart Week to be held from September 23 to October 1, 2017 throughout France, with a highlight September 29 for World Heart Day.

Among the major themes of these meetings are poor eating habits and the harmful effects of obesity, tobacco consumption and a sedentary lifestyle.

Obesity and overweight, how to identify?

Poor eating habits often lead to overweight or even obesity. They result from excessive caloric intake compared to insufficient energy expenditure. It is necessary to be vigilant because harmful effects on health can be felt, in particular on the cardiovascular system.

Some tools such as BMI (Body Mass Index) and corpulence curves are available to monitor an individual's corpulence. In children, BMI reference values vary physiologically with age. Thus, it is not possible to refer, as in adults, to a single BMI reference value. The French corpulence curves, present in the health records, therefore supplement the BMI. Some websites combine data, such as the site www.imc.fr.

Smoking, an aggravating factor

In 2004, a major international study (Interheart, conducted in 52 countries around the world, confirmed that smoking is universally a risk factor, very close behind excess cholesterol. adolescence that the vast majority of long-term smokers begin to smoke, with an age of the first cigarette situated on average between 11 and 12 years, at the time of entering secondary school 1 .

Physical inactivity, a worrying growing phenomenon

The use of “passive” modes of transport such as the car, the bus, the metro… as well as the extension of the tertiary sector which places individuals in offices in a static position, increase our rate of sedentary lifestyle. The French Federation of Cardiology specifies that the uninterrupted maintenance of the prolonged sitting position and the lack of physical activity "are a factor in the development of cardiovascular risk".

HYPERTENSION: WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?

It is called the "silent evil" because those affected usually do not experience any manifestations. However, uncontrolled high blood pressure can have serious health consequences. What are the factors contributing to hypertension and how can you prevent it?

Hypertension: what are we talking about?

It is the most common chronic disease in France . One in three French adults is hypertensive . Arterial hypertension is when your blood pressure is too high . The blood exerts too much pressure on the walls of the vessels, which weakens them and can in the long run cause cardiovascular problems .

According to the Haute Autorité de Santé: “ It is defined by a persistent elevation of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg.” 1

Systolic blood pressure is the maximum blood pressure, measured when the heart ejects blood to the organs. Diastolic blood pressure is measured when blood pressure is at its lowest, when the heart is at rest between two contractions.

Broadly speaking, there are two types of hypertension.

Essential or primary arterial hypertension (90% of cases) is linked to a set of factors such as heredity, age or lifestyle.
Secondary hypertension is caused by an identified disease (kidney problem, diabetes, etc.).

There are several stages of hypertension, depending on the systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) values measured 2 :

hypertension stage 1	SBP > 140-159 and/or DBP > 90-99 mmHg
hypertension stage 2	SBP > 160 and/or DBP > 100 mmHg
Stage 3 hypertension known as “severe”	SBP > 180 and/or DBP > 110 mmHg

What are the risk factors?

A set of factors, now clearly identified, play an important role in the increase in blood pressure. This is particularly the case with tobacco, chronic stress, overweight, physical inactivity and excessive salt consumption. Age is also a major factor. As the years go by, the walls of the arteries become more and more rigid . This loss of elasticity leads to an increase in pressure as blood passes through the vessels.

Some people are also more at risk of being affected by hypertension, especially men and women after menopause 3 . At this time of their life, they no longer benefit from the protective effect of estrogen, the level of which in the body drops considerably.

Finally, certain medications can promote high blood pressure . Consumed in excess, certain products such as alcohol or licorice can have the same effect.

How to prevent hypertension?

For so-called "primary" hypertension, ie 9 cases out of 10, without a specific cause, all the risk factors mentioned must be taken into account. Some are not changeable, such as age, gender, or family history. However, there are still many variables on which it is possible to act to prevent hypertension, by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Reduce the amount of salt in the diet, in particular by limiting prepared meals and canned foods (the DASH diet is recommended in case of hypertension)
Stop smoking if you are a smoker
Limit the consumption of alcohol and licorice
Practice regular physical activity with an intensity adapted to your physical condition
Lose weight if your BMI is over 25
get enough sleep
Manage chronic stress through various relaxation practices such as meditation, diaphragmatic breathing or cardiac coherence
Adopt a diversified diet , rich in fruits and vegetables, in fresh and raw products, without too much fat.

The TENSIONAT dietary supplement promotes normal blood pressure. Thanks to its unique combination of 2 plants known for their benefits on blood pressure: the olive tree and the hibiscus .

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