Is your body sufficiently supplied with the most important vital substances? In order to find this out, an extended blood analysis is made from whole blood in our practice.

Orthomolecular medicine and cardiovascular diseases

We have reported on an extended laboratory diagnosis of the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and on herbal remedies to support the heart and circulation from Ayurvedic medicine. Through intensive research into the biochemical processes in our organism, more and more substances have become known that play a key role in the physiology of the heart and circulation. Many of these substances are supplied with the diet or converted from food in the body. These so-called "essential micronutrients" include the salts of potassium and magnesium, several vitamins and some oils. If these substances are not sufficiently available to the body, this has an unfavourable effect on the performance and regeneration capacity of the heart and circulation.

Stress increases the need for micronutrients

The cardiovascular system must constantly adapt to changing demands. With each physical activity, each adaptation to stressful situations, the blood flow in the body must be directed differently. The higher the stress, the greater the consumption of the above-mentioned micronutrients. It does not matter whether the need is caused by physical activity or mental stress.

Consequences of micronutrient deficiencies

If these nutrients are not sufficiently available, the cardiovascular system can no longer be regulated satisfactorily and functional disorders develop first, which can later develop into organic diseases. Functional disorders include too low or too high blood pressure, chronic fatigue and exhaustion, cardiac arrhythmias and sleep disorders. Due to a lack of detoxification and regeneration, the first organic disorder to develop is arteriosclerosis, i.e. a hardening of the blood vessels through the storage of "rancid" fats and calcium salts. If this arteriosclerosis persists for a long time, it leads to the destruction of the heart and brain through heart attacks or strokes.

Reduced vital substance content of the diet

Stress and challenges have increased the need for micronutrients in recent years. However, due to intensive farming, our food contains only a fraction of the minerals and vitamins it used to. Studies* show that these important substances have dropped between 16% and 76% in the period 1940 - 1991. And we can assume that this has not improved since 1991.

The most important vital substances for the heart

Here is a brief overview of the most essential vital substances for optimal heart health:

Potassium and magnesium

The effect of magnesium on the heart and circulation is generally known. Magnesium contributes to the relaxation of the blood vessels and muscles and is important for a regular heart rhythm. Magnesium's counterpart is potassium. This mineral is at least as important as magnesium for heart strength and regular heart rhythm. A supply of potassium and magnesium, e.g. in the form of Rythmoplex capsules, is highly recommended for every patient with high blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmia.

Vitamins B6, B9, B12

When the cardiovascular system is under increased stress, the amino acid homocysteine is formed more frequently in the body. A higher homocysteine level indicates a high risk of heart attack, stroke and dementia. Taking vitamins B6, B9 (folic acid) and B12 lowers the homocysteine level and thus also the risk of cardiovascular complications. Homocysteine Formula contains these three B vitamins and can be used to lower elevated homocysteine levels.

Vitamin D

The sunshine vitamin is not only important for bones, but also for the regulation of heart rhythm, cardiac strength and blood pressure. Sufficient vitamin D intake is one of the basics of sensible preventive medicine.

Co-enzyme Q10

Stress leads to the formation of free radicals, which can damage the heart muscles and blood vessels. The substance co-enzyme Q10 is one of the most important "radical scavengers" that keeps the cardiovascular system young and flexible. The intake of co-enzyme Q10 is recommended in cases of high blood pressure, in the rehabilitation of cardiovascular diseases and as a concomitant medication when taking orthodox cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins).

Omega 3 oil

In recent years, scientific studies have provided increasing evidence that omega-3 oil is an essential nutrient for the heart and brain. The industry mainly offers omega 3 oil from cold water fish. We consider this to be ecologically unacceptable and recommend vegan omega 3 oil, which has the same properties as fish oil. .

Summary

The stresses of everyday life increase the need for vital substances such as potassium, magnesium, the vitamins of the B complex, vitamin D, co-enzyme Q10 and omega 3 oil. However, due to intensive agriculture, the vital substance content of food has been decreasing massively since World War II. In order to counteract a deficit of vital substances, which leads to premature ageing of the heart, circulation and brain, and increases the risk of disease, regular laboratory diagnosis of vital substances is urgently recommended. The missing micronutrients can then be administered in a targeted manner in preventive care and therapy.

 

*Source: www.mineralresourcesint.co.uk/pdf/mineral_deplet.pdf