What do a healthy diet, a frequent smile and a daily dose of L-Arginine have in common?
They can protect you from the nation’s biggest killer – heart disease – which claims hundreds of thousands of American lives every year.
You’ve probably heard about eating right: Choose foods that are low in saturated fat, add fruits and veggies to your menu, cut down on cholesterol consumption.
And you’ve probably heard about reducing stress: Take time to relax and smile to keep your blood pressure in check.
But did you know that an amino acid called L-Arginine can also lead to better heart health? It’s true. Medical publications such as Clinical Cardiology and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology have published studies showing that L-Arginine can have a “beneficial effect” on cardiac performance.
So if you enjoy scientific reading, just click on the links above to see the studies. In the meantime, here are some other things that might improve your cardiac health.
- Exercise: It’s amazing what a regular routine of walking, biking or climbing the stairs can do for your health.
- Kick the habit: If you’re smoking, stop. If you are drinking, limit your consumption to two drinks per day. Both habits are decidedly unhealthy.
- Lose weight: Obesity isn’t good for your heart. If you are overweight, look for sustainable ways to shed those extra pounds.