5 Nutrients for Heart Health

In addition to lifestyle changes and medical treatment, certain nutrients found in foods can help lower cholesterol, improve blood pressure, and reduce other risk factors for heart disease.

According to cardiovascular treatment experts, in addition to lifestyle changes and medical treatment, some nutrients found in food will help lower cholesterol, improve blood pressure and reduce other risk factors for heart disease.

1. Fiber.

Found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and legumes, it helps cut down on cholesterol buildup in the body due to eating unhealthy foods.

The best way to get fiber is from food. Try to get at least 25-30 grams of fiber per day.

2. Sterols and stanols

These compounds, found in nuts and grains, some margarines, orange juice, and yogurt, reduce the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from food.

3. Fish oil.

Fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids can reduce levels (by up to 50%) of triglycerides — an unhealthy fat that can cause blood clots in the arteries. Fish oil may also improve blood pressure. However, a 2012 study found that fish oil supplements did not appear to help prevent deaths related to heart disease.

4. Garlic.

Garlic is not only a delicious spice, but also has the effect of lowering blood pressure. It can slow the buildup of plaque in the arteries, reducing the risk of blood clots.

5. Green tea.

Research shows that green tea can lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL (good cholesterol). Green tea may also reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

Don't blindly use every supplement labeled "heart healthy" as it is sometimes useless and dangerous.

Choose wisely and make sure you really need it. If you have heart disease or other cardiovascular risk factors, for your own safety, follow your doctor's advice.

According to health and life