QUESTION: Which vitamin good for heart?
ANS: Several vitamins play a role in maintaining heart health.
- Vitamin D: Adequate levels of vitamin D are important for maintaining heart health.
- Vitamin E: It may help reduce the risk of heart disease by preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): Thiamin is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, which are a major source of energy for the heart muscle. It also supports proper nerve function, including the nerves that control heart contractions.
- Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6 helps regulate homocysteine levels in the blood. Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
- Vitamin B9 (Folate): It helps lower homocysteine levels and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Vitamin B12: Adequate vitamin B12 levels are important for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.
| Vitamin |
Benefits |
Food Sources |
| Vitamin D |
· Regulate blood pressure
· Reduce inflammation
· Improve cardiovascular health |
· Fortified dairy products
· Egg yolks
· Sunlight exposure
· Supplements |
| Vitamin E |
· Antioxidant
· Protect against oxidative stress |
· Nuts
· Vegetable oils
· Spinach |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) |
· Increase HDL (good) cholesterol |
· Meat
· Poultry
· Fish
· Whole grains |
| Vitamin B6 |
· Lower homocysteine levels |
· Fortified cereals
· Leafy green vegetables
· Legumes
· Lean meats |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) |
· Lower homocysteine levels |
· Fortified cereals,
· Leafy green vegetables
· Citrus fruits |
| Vitamin B12 |
· Lower homocysteine levels |
· Meat
· Poultry
· Fish
· Dairy products
· Fortified cereals |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
· Reduce inflammation,
· Lower triglyceride levels
· Support heart rhythm
|
· Fatty fish
· Flaxseeds
· Chia seeds
· Walnuts |
| Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) |
· Energy production
· Antioxidant |
· Organ meats
· Fatty fish
· Whole grains
· Spinach
· Supplements |
