Heart & Cardiovascular
If heart health is on your mind, these are the names worth knowing. CoQ10, omega-3, fish oil, and cardiovascular support supplements.
Fish Oil (Omega-3)
Heart health, triglyceride reduction, inflammation, joint support, brain health
CoQ10 (Ubiquinol)
Heart failure support, statin-induced myopathy relief, cellular energy production, antioxidant protection
Krill Oil
Provides phospholipid-bound omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) for cardiovascular, joint, and anti-inflammatory support with potentially better absorption than fish oil.
EPA Fish Oil
Lowers triglycerides and reduces major adverse cardiovascular events in high-risk patients, with strongest evidence at high doses (1,000-4,000 mg EPA daily).
Algal Oil (Vegan Omega-3)
DHA and EPA omega-3s from a vegan source - brain health, cardiovascular protection, inflammation reduction
Psyllium Husk
Soluble fiber that improves bowel regularity, lowers LDL cholesterol, and moderates post-meal blood glucose spikes. One of the few supplements with an FDA-approved health claim for heart disease risk reduction.
Cod Liver Oil
Combined source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA), vitamin A, and vitamin D
Reds Powder
Convenient polyphenol and antioxidant backstop for adults who eat almost no berries or fruit - not a fruit replacement, and the whole-product evidence is thinner than the marketing suggests. The one semi-defensible mechanism (beet nitrate lowering blood pressure) needs standalone clinical doses that blends rarely disclose or deliver.
Taurine
Blood pressure support, exercise endurance, cardiovascular and metabolic health
L-Carnitine
Exercise recovery, post-MI cardiovascular support, modest fat-loss adjunct, and male fertility
Astaxanthin
Skin photoprotection, eye fatigue, oxidative stress
Resveratrol
Modest improvements in insulin sensitivity, endothelial function, and systolic blood pressure in metabolic and cardiovascular populations
Citicoline
Attention, focus, age-related memory support, and cognitive recovery after ischemic insults
Garlic Extract
Modest blood pressure reduction in hypertensives, small LDL cholesterol drop, mild antiplatelet effect, possible cold-frequency reduction
Nattokinase
Modest blood pressure reduction in hypertensives, fibrinolytic biomarker effects, theoretical clot prevention
Policosanol
Marketed for cholesterol lowering and cardiovascular support, but the LDL-lowering claim has failed every independent replication trial since 2006.
Red Yeast Rice
LDL cholesterol reduction (only when the product actually contains monacolin K, which functions as a low-dose statin)
Spirulina
Modest improvements in lipid panel, blood pressure, exercise endurance, and inflammatory markers from a nutrient-dense microalgae
Chlorella
Modest LDL and blood pressure support, mucosal immune (sIgA) signal in athletes
Moringa
Whole-leaf nutrient density, with early signals for blood glucose, lipids, and inflammation in small RCTs
Olive Leaf Extract
Mild blood pressure reduction, modest triglyceride and LDL improvements, antioxidant support
L-Arginine
Nitric oxide precursor for vasodilation, mild ED support, and amino acid pool
TMG (Trimethylglycine / Betaine Anhydrous)
Homocysteine lowering via methylation support, with modest power-output and muscle endurance signal in resistance-trained men
Sulforaphane
Activation of the Nrf2 antioxidant defense pathway and phase II detoxification enzymes
Pterostilbene
Polyphenol with better oral bioavailability than resveratrol; small human RCT base for blood pressure and as a co-ingredient in NAD+ stacks
Hawthorn Berry
Adjunct cardiovascular support in chronic heart failure (NYHA II-III) under physician supervision; modest signal for mild hypertension
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)
Studied for nerve comfort in diabetic peripheral neuropathy under physician care, antioxidant cofactor that regenerates glutathione and vitamins C and E, and modest support for body weight and metabolic markers.
Gymnema Sylvestre
Sweet-taste suppression that can blunt sugar cravings short-term, plus modest support for blood sugar already in the normal range
Glucomannan
Soluble fiber from konjac root that expands in the stomach with water, supports satiety before meals, and modestly lowers LDL cholesterol. EFSA approved an Article 13 health claim for body weight reduction at 3g/day in three divided doses with water before meals, in the context of an energy-restricted diet. Trial evidence on weight is mixed: short-term studies favor glucomannan, but the largest meta-analysis found no statistically significant overall effect.
Artichoke Leaf Extract (Cynara scolymus / Cynara cardunculus)
Supports healthy cholesterol levels already in normal range and supports digestive comfort, especially after fatty meals
Pycnogenol
Supports leg comfort and venous tone in chronic venous insufficiency, healthy blood flow via endothelial function, and skin elasticity at 100-360mg/day of the trademarked Pycnogenol extract.
Black Seed Oil (Nigella sativa, thymoquinone-containing)
Supports normal lipid balance, blood pressure within the normal range, glycemic markers, and modest weight management; thymoquinone is the studied bioactive
Cinnamon
Modest support for fasting blood glucose already in the normal range, with Ceylon cinnamon strongly preferred over Cassia for chronic daily use because of coumarin content
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