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Angina Characteristics and
Nutrition Facts
The arteries that supply blood to the heart
are called the coronary arteries. If the blood vessels to the heart
narrow, the amount of blood the heart receives may be insufficient to
provide the oxygen it needs. This lack of oxygen causes mild or severe
pain to the chest area and is known as Angina Pectoris. Angina is often
brought on by exertion or stress and usually recedes with rest.
Angina can be a warning sign of impending
heart attack. If the coronary arteries that carry oxygen and nutrients
to the heart muscle become obstructed, the flow of blood is cut off
completely, and a heart attack will result. The most common causes of
obstruction are atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), and blood
clots or thrombus in the presence of arteriosclerosis (hardening of
the arteries).
Optimum nutrition is the primary prevention
for any of these conditions:
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Vitamin C together with lysine can help
reverse atherosclerosis.
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Antioxidants help prevent damage to
the walls of the blood vessels.
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Fish Oils rich in EPA and DHA thin the
blood and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol, whilst Vitamin B3 raises
HDL (good) cholesterol. Good HDL cholesterol is needed to keep bad
LDL cholesterol out of the arteries. (Yes, not all cholesterol is
bad!).
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Co-enzyme Q10 increases oxygenation
of heart tissues and has been shown to prevent recurrences in individuals
who have had a heart attack.
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Calcium and Magnesium are both very
important to the proper functioning of the cardiac muscle.
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Chromium reduces blood fats and LDL,
whilst raising HDL.
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Selenium is needed to make the antioxidant
glutathione peroxidase and makes the blood less sticky.
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L-Carnitine reduces fat and triglyceride
(fat) levels in the blood, increases oxygen uptake and stress tolerance.
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Lecithin granules act as a fat emulsifier.
Angina Diet advice and
nutrition facts
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Invest in a couple of good cookery books
which specialise in healthy, low fat and high-fibre eating. You’ll
find some recommendations below. In the meantime, eat lots of raw
and cooked vegetables, high fibre, liberal amounts of garlic and
onion, as well as ginger, brown rice, wholegrains, and steamed fish
(particularly the naturally oily varieties such as mackerel, salmon,
trout, tuna, herring, pilchards and so on).
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Eat a few fresh nuts every day, and
one Brazil nut per day for the selenium. Other protein options are
skinless chicken and turkey.
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Keep your weight down. Obesity is a
risk factor for heart attacks and high blood pressure.
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Get regular, moderate exercise after
consulting with your doctor.
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Learn relaxation techniques if stress
is an issue.
Health
Supplements for Angina
Often, a combination of supplements may
help in alleviating this condition. You may wish to consult a nutritional
therapist for personal advice. Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating
symptoms are shown below:
(please
also read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
If weight loss is required:
AquaSource
Lighten-Up meal replacement. This is a very tasty drink, containing
Klamath Lake blue-green algae, L-Carnitine and Chromium, among other
beneficial things. No added sugar or artificial anything.
Recommended Health
Books
(back to
top)
Health Book - 7 Day Low Cholesterol Cookbook
health book - 8 Week Cholesterol Cure, The
health book - The X factor Diet
health book - Unofficial Guide to Impotence, The
Health Book - Walking for Fitness
see also
cookbooks
weight
management
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