As we celebrate Heart Month, it is essential to reflect on the importance of heart health and the
role that minerals play in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.
Embracing a healthier lifestyle by increasing exercise,and eating a balanced diet reduce the risk
of heart disease. Small changes can make a significant difference. But did you know there are
also several essential nutrients that promote healthy cardiovascular health?
- Magnesium: often referred to as the “heart mineral”. We need magnesium for thousands of
enzyme reactions and proteins in our bodies.It helps support both a steady heart rhythm, helps
maintain normal blood pressure and support overall cardiovascular function. High blood pressure,
arrhythmias (Heart and arterial blood vessels cannot relax completely during the resting stage of
the heart beat without adequate magnesium,especially in relation to higher calcium. This
happens because the added amount of calcium prolongs the muscle contraction.)
Our soil is depleted of this nutrient, stress makes us burn through it, needless to say most of us
are severely magnesium deficient.
The Best source of Magnesium:
● Pumpkin seeds
● Cashews
● Dark Chocolate
● Avocado
● Epson Salt Baths
● Mag Lotions
Causes of Magnesium Deficiency:
- Not enough Mg in the diet
-To much caffeine or alcohol
-To much Vitamin D Supplements
-Stress
-To much calcium supplementation
-Boron and/or B6 deficiency
-Sweating
-Biounavaible Copper
- Potassium – is needed for the proper functioning of cells, heartbeat regulation, muscle
contraction, nerve impulses and balanced hypertension Most of us need at least 4700mg of
potassium a day! In our modern diet , most people barely reach the 1000mg mark, so many
people are lacking in this important mineral. The goal is to prioritize potassium rich foods for
best absorption.
Potassium and magnesium play vital roles in maintaining a healthy heart. Adequate intake of
these minerals through a well-balanced diet supports normal blood pressure, heart rhythm
and overall cardiovascular function. Even better, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can
show you exactly where your levels stand so you know what minerals you need to focus on
for your healthy heart.