In 2006, 831,272 Americans died from diseases of the heart, a majority of whom were men. How many more will die from one of the leading threats to men’s health in 2010?
When it comes to middle-aged men, encyclopedias could be written about problems that can crop up in their blood vessels and hearts. A family history of heart issues is a definite factor, but for many it is how they have experienced their years. Stress, smoking, heavy drinking, bad diet, lack of exercise, and not getting enough sleep are individual factors that lead to heart problems. Whether you need lifestyle changes or to follow a path of prevention, four products in the AIM Heart Health Starter Pack (5582E) can help you to avoid becoming a statistic.
AIM Cellsparc 360®
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one nutrient that your heart cannot do without. Found in every one of your cells, CoQ10 is an antioxidant that sparks the production of cell energy – ATP, a.k.a. adenosine triphosphate (see ‘Feel Fit as a Fiddle’ on page 15).
Your heart requires more energy than any other organ. Your body produces less CoQ10 as you age, so it needs a supplemental hand. Along with boosting your immune system, CoQ10 also increases blood circulation and the oxygenation of heart tissue.
Cellsparc 360 provides CoQ10 along with fish oil (omega-3) and tocotrienols (a form of vitamin E) for a combination of ingredients providing a synergistic effect that supports cardiovascular health.
AIMega®
Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids are essential for all of your cells and body systems. They work in balance to produce and regulate your hormones and provide the inflammatory-response mechanism that your body uses to fight infection and diseases. If you are not providing your body with these essential fatty acids (EFAs) in a balanced 2:1 ratio on a daily basis (because your body can’t make them), then you’re gambling with your health and quality of life. Bet with a sure thing – AIMega®.
For your heart alone, omega-3 can help to improve circulation, reduce the risk of stroke, lower bad cholesterol, lower triglycerides (a blood fat linked to heart disease), regulate blood pressure, and prevent hardening of the arteries and cell membranes.
AIM CellStar® Pomagrape
Pomegranates are known for their superior combination of antioxidants, which help make CellStar Pomagrape a potent superjuice. The super nutrients in Pomagrape come from a blend of extracts, including blueberry, black currant, and hibiscus.
Each of Pomagrape’s ingredients contribute to the high antioxidant levels of the superjuice. Antioxidants, the body’s free radicals fighters, have been linked to the prevention of heart disease, and the improved blood flow from antioxidants and cardiovascular-stimulating extracts helps keep the heart pumping strong.
AIM fit ’n fiber®
It’s healthy to bulk up on fiber – “a leading dietary factor in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases” (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). Getting an adequate amount of soluble fiber can lower bad cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, and decrease the risk of heart disease. But the average man only gets 50 percent of the 38 daily recommended grams).
Two scoops of fit ’n fiber provide 12 grams of fiber – a dietary boost for a healthy heart and digestive system. Remember, all of your body systems are connected.
Good health revolves around proper nutrition. Supplementing your diet with nutrients your body requires has become a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. As for the Heart Health Starter Pack, what is good for a man’s heart is good for his whole-body health.
All statements above have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.