Supplement | Purpose/Use | Benefits | Personal Experience + Notes |
Vitamin D3 | A fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in many chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease (Nemerovski et al., 2009). | There is a relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and chronic heart failure and hypertension (Pourdjabbar, Dwivedi & Haddad, 2013). | Ideally should be taken with a K2 supplement. |
Vitamin K2 | A fat-soluble vitamin that can serve as a preventative treatment for coronary heart disease, maintaining bone health and assisting with certain cancers (DiNicolantonio, Bhutani & O'Keefe, 2015). | Higher levels of K2 are linked with lower levels of coronary heart disease and severe aortic calcification (DiNicolantonio, Bhutani & O'Keefe, 2015). | Ideally should be taken with a D3 supplement. |
Omega-3s | A fatty-acid supplement can reduce the arrhythmias and thrombosis (Kris-Etherton et al., 2003). | “There is clear evidence from multiple studies that higher doses of or Omega-3 (2–4 g/day of EPA + DHA) appear to be safe and to reduce CVD events in multiple CVD populations” (Elagizi et al., 2021, p. 12). | Be considerate of the source and the quality of the Omega-3 supplement. |
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Also called (Ubiquinone) | It is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance used orally to treat cardiovascular disorders, angina pectoris, hypertension, and congestive heart failure (Bonakdar & Guarneri, 2005l Motohashi et al., 2017). | Potential for benefiting or preventing cellular damage during myocardial ischemia (Motohashi et al., 2017). | Generally, appears to be safe with minimal side effects and low potential for drug interactions (Bonakdar & Guarneri, 2005). |
Methylsulfonylmethane
(MSM) | It is a sulfur-rich dietary supplement with anti-inflammatory and anti-atherosclerotic action and has shown effectiveness in inflammatory conditions like Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (Kim et al., 2006). | Potentially protective against inflammation in the heart linked to cardiovascular disease (Miller, 2018). | Sulfur has a distinct smell, but that wouldn’t stop you from taking it. Be conscious of taking a small amount at first and cautiously reading the label. You will likely experience detox effects. It is great to take with Vitamin C but not essential. |
Magnesium | A mineral that can be taken orally or dermally. The heart, immune response, brain function, and 300 enzymatic reactions in the body depend on magnesium (Sircus, 2011). It can be used for sleep and various afflictions, i.e., muscle pain/spasms and chronic health conditions (Sircus, 2011). | Magnesium deficiency is a factor in heart failure (Sircus, 2011).
Essentially stops blood vessels from constricting and can ward off heart attack (Sircus, 2011).
Could potentially reduce sudden death from a heart attack in otherwise healthy individuals, also heart attacks occur more readily in magnesium-deficient people (Sircus, 2011). | There are many types of magnesium. Remember not to take it if driving or operating heavy machinery as it can make you sleepy. Transdermal magnesium applied to the skin is best but be judicious in how much you take. If taken via the skin, it's best to apply an oil to it as Magnesium Chloride can be drying or cause itchiness to the skin. Magnesium can be taken for all heart conditions except when the blood pressure is too low, or the threat of kidney failure is present (Sircus, 2011). |
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) | An antioxidant compound taken orally that can improve insulin resistance and prevent hypertension (Packer, Witt & Tritschler, 1995; Midaoui, 2003). May reduce oxidative stress to the heart (Goraca, Piechota & Huk-Kolega, 2009). | ALA has cardioprotective effects with antioxidant properties (Midaoui, 2003; He et al., 2012). | |
Quercetin | It is a dietary flavonoid taken orally and can assist with various cancers, autoimmune conditions, and may serve as an adjuvant SARS-COV-2 treatment (Jan et al., 2010; Hrelia et al., 2012; Milanović et al., 2021). | May play a role in preventing cardiovascular disease and disease that generally affects the heart and blood vessels (Hrelia et al., 2012). | |
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC) | It is a supplement with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and has been used for acute respiratory syndrome, bronchitis, heavy metal intoxication, immunodeficiency, and cardiac injury and can be used for SARS-COV2 as an adjunct therapy (Wong et al., 2021). | Considered beneficial for those with heart injury due to a heart attack (Bartekova et a., 2017). | Widespread safety and efficacy (Wong et al., 2021). |
Zinc | An essential trace mineral and nutrient vital in wound healing, immune function, thyroid function, blood clotting, in addition to reproductive health (Bhowmik Chiranjib & Kumar, 2010). | Zinc deficiency may impact heart health (Turan & Tuncay, 2017). | Never take on an empty stomach. And do not take too much as gastrointestinal stress may follow. |
Liquid Chlorophyll | Chlorophyll is nearly identical to hemoglobin (Sircus, 2011). | | More important for blood health. |
Selenium | Also taken orally and happens to be an essential trace mineral (Flores-Mateo et al., 2006). | May prevent coronary heart disease (Flores-Mateo et al., 2006). | Indiscriminate use carries the risk of toxicity (Flores-Mateo et al., 2006). |