Today's Tip: Supplement Week - Heart health in a pill?

For those with a personal or family history of heart disease, the road to reducing risks can be challenging. Eating well, losing weight, getting regular exercise and reducing stress all take time and focused commitment to implement into a daily routine. While there is still no magic pill to guarantee heart health, there are already a few options that hold promise. Co-Q 10 is a potent antioxidant that has been linked to normal cardiac function and many cardiologists recommend supplemental Co-Q 10 for anyone taking statin drugs (which can effectively lower cholesterol, but reduce the production of Co-Q 10). It also has shown potential benefits for anyone with risk factors for heart disease. Magnesium Glycinate (which plays a role in energy metabolism, bone mineralization, and intestinal motility) and L-Arginine (a precursor to nitric acid, which may help support blood vessel dilation and oxygen delivery to the heart) all help to provide additional support for those who want to optimize their heart health. Learn more about heart health and supplements by visiting DrWeil.com.