Boost Your Heart And Brain

NEW YORK—A recent study conducted at Colombia University found 5 nutrients that help prevent heart disease and cognitive decline.

It is noted that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US , it’s the cause of 1 out  of every 4 deaths. In addition, they noted that by the time you reach age 80, there is a 50 percent chance you will be suffering from some form of memory loss.

The researchers analyzed several previous studies that looked at foods that help prevent heart disease and brain decline; they found the following 4 nutrients to have the best health benefits regarding your heart and brain:

1.      L-Carnitine (200 mg): This amino acid is found in red meat, chicken, and cheese. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent damage to the brain associated with age-related memory loss.

2.      Omega-3 fatty acids (100 mg): studies have proven these help prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, and inflammation throughout the body. They can be found in fatty fish (salmon), edamame, walnuts, and eggs.

3.      Resveratrol (50 mg): This can be found in grapes (red wine), nuts and berries. It has been proven to help open up arteries that lead to your heart, which enables your heart to pump blood without strain that could cause heart problems.

4.      Vitamin D (800 IU): Studies have shown that low vitamin D levels are associated with heart problems as well as a higher risk of memory loss. Vitamin D can be found in dairy, sunlight (in moderation), fatty fish (salmon, tuna), orange juice, and egg yolks.

If you are interested in preventing heart disease or lowering your risk of cognitive decline, you might want to consider adding one or more of these 4 nutrients to your daily diet.

Have a great day.