Heart Health Awareness: Nutraceuticals for Cardiovascular Support

This month, companies and initiatives around the world will be marking World Heart Day, pledging their support and demanding those in power to prioritise cardiovascular healthcare.

Now let’s start with a few facts about the heart to show just how amazing this super muscle is:

The heart works twice as hard as the leg muscles of a sprinter
Your heart pumps 2,000 gallons of blood a day
Your heart beats around 100,000 times a day

Incredible as that is, this muscle can sadly be weakened by health issues, unhealthy diet and poor lifestyle choices, and is the cause of a quarter of all deaths in the UK. [1]

There are around 100,000 hospital admissions each year due to heart attacks (that’s one every five minutes), and around 7.6m people are living with a heart or circulatory disease in the UK. [2]

Outside the region, cardiovascular disease remains the world’s biggest killer, and in the run up to World Heart Day, the initiative is encouraging people to sign a global petition to alert governments to the health crisis currently facing the population.

On an individual level, more people are being made aware of the importance of heart health thanks to doctors, medical professionals and national advertising campaigns, which is why we predict a steady rise within the heart-health supplement market, which is already being reflected in market surveys. [3]

To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’ve listed the most popular ingredients used in our supplements for our worldwide customers.

CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 is a compound that helps towards generating energy in our cells. Our bodies do already make small amounts of CoQ10, but with age this goes into decline, making it a popular ingredient within the heart health sector. The benefits include:

Helping users to manage heart failure
Helping towards lowering blood pressure
Potentially helping to treat high cholesterol

The supplement can also be used to help those who may be on statins, as they aid with the side effects, relieving issues with muscle pain and weakness. While this ingredient is definitely packed with heart benefits, it’s also claimed to assist with functions in the brain, lungs and skin.

Magnesium

Magnesium was dubbed as the ‘mineral of the moment’ by BBC Food earlier this year [4] as the supplement’s popularity has never been higher. Many use it for its benefits of relieving anxiety and improving sleep, but did you know it can also help improve your heart health? Taking magnesium can:

Help towards keeping your heart at a steady rhythm
Aid with maintaining normal blood pressure
Assist in preventing cardiovascular diseases

Magnesium is central to a healthy heart rhythm because it’s involved in transporting other electrolytes, such as calcium and potassium, into cells. Low magnesium levels in the body have been linked to high blood pressure, clogged arteries and hereditary heart disease.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, are key to keeping a healthy heart and decreasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. If you already suffer from heart disease, these acids can help strengthen your heart health alongside a whole host of other benefits.

Omega-3 fatty acids work towards lowering the body’s production of triglycerides. Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body and high levels can lead to a number of heart issues including coronary artery disease, heart disease, and stroke. Benefits of introducing Omega-3 fatty acids include:

Reducing the risk of developing an irregular heartbeat
Helping to lower blood pressure.
Slowing the buildup of plaque, which can harden and block arteries.

These healthy fats are not only great for your heart but the rest of your body too with improvements to be seen in your brain health, mood and any inflammation across the body when taking Omega-3.

Garlic

Garlic is a staple in most kitchens around the world, but did you know it’s fantastic for your heart? Its health benefits cover the whole scope of the body, from fighting the common cold to, in some studies, preventing cancer. Focusing on heart health, here’s why garlic is very much a heart ally.

Helps lower blood pressure
Helps combat plaque buildup in arteries
Helps boost immune system and protect cells

Taking orally in a supplement, garlic, has been used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It has also seen other positive effects like preventing cell damage and regulating cholesterol.

As part of World Heart Day, we’d like to ask all of our team, customers, contacts and friends to make one positive health change in order to improve cardiovascular health. This could be aiming to get a few more steps in the day, adding a few more vegetables to your diet or just simply making yourself aware of the heart risk warning signs to look out for.

Simple Lifestyle Changes for a Stronger Heart

Exercise Regularly: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, such as walking, cycling, or swimming.
Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet: Focus on whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats like those found in nuts, seeds, and fish.
Manage Stress: Chronic stress can increase your risk of heart disease. Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises to keep stress levels in check.
Quit Smoking: Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Quitting this habit can significantly improve heart health and reduce your risk of cardiovascular complications.

If you’re looking to develop a range of supplements to aid heart health, we have a full range of off-the-shelf formulations available. Or, if you have a particular formulation or ingredient in mind, please get in touch with our in-house technical team who can advise and begin developing your supplement. Contact us here.

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Excellence in Every Supplement: Redrose’s Commitment to Quality

By Technical Manager, Inass Khalaf

At Redrose Nutraceuticals, we take pride in producing top-quality supplements in capsule and tablet form that are tailored for optimal heart health. Our products undergo rigorous quality control checks ensuring that each batch meets the highest standards of safety and efficacy. We use only the finest ingredients from our trusted UK and EU-suppliers, and formulate our products to provide the most effective solution for your customer’s needs.

Whether you’re looking to maintain a healthy heart or manage an existing condition, our heart health line of supplements is designed to offer comprehensive support. Our nutraceutical products are easy to incorporate into end user’s daily regimens and can be combined with other healthy habits like exercise and a balanced diet to obtain the maximum benefit.

Custom Formulations for Your Brand

At Redrose Manufacturing, we don’t just offer off-the-shelf solutions, our team of experts can work with you to develop custom heart health formulations tailored to your brand and target market. Whether you’re looking for a unique blend of nutrients, or a specific delivery format, we have the capabilities to bring your vision to life.

Conclusion: Your Heart Deserves the Best

Your heart is the engine of your body, and like any engine, it needs the right fuel and maintenance to keep running smoothly. Redrose Nutraceuticals is committed to helping you make heart health a priority. With our high-quality capsules and tablets, you can give your customers all the supplement support they need to reduce the risk of heart disease, and enjoy a longer, healthier life.