Heart Disease - #1 Killer Worldwide
In this article:
- Why Heart Health
- Controllable Risk Factors
- Heart Health Products
- Science & Key Benefits
- What Else You Can Do
Why Heart Health
Do you know that Heart Disease is the number one killer worldwide? As the leading cause of death for both men and women around the world, cardiovascular disease affects people of all ages and ethnicities.
Here are some fast facts:
- 1 in 3 deaths worldwide each year is caused by cardiovascular disease
(World Health Organization)
- Moderately overweight adults, even after having lost the weight, suffer increased chances of developing heart disease by over 70%
(National Institute of Health, 2004).
- The majority of cardiovascular diseases are preventable and controllable
(World Health Federation, April 2004).
- Stress at any age is a contributing factor to heart disease.
Controllable Risk Factors
Though there are risk factors for heart disease you cannot control, such as family history, age and ethnicity, there are several risk factors that you can manage:
- LDL ("bad" cholesterol)
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance made by the body and consumed in foods. Too much LDL may clog your arteries and veins so that your organs cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need.
- HDL ("good" cholesterol)
HDL helps transport cholesterol out of the bloodstream to the liver where your body can excrete it. According to The New England Journal of Medicine (September 2005), low levels of HDL cholesterol are known to increase overall risk of dying from heart disease.
- Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a form of fat that provide energy for cells to function. High blood triglycerides are often linked with lower HDL "good" cholesterol levels, both of which are risk factors for heart disease.
- High blood pressure
Blood pressure measures how hard your heart is pumping. High blood pressure levels can ultimately lead to heart failure or stroke.
- Homocysteine
Too much of this amino acid is another risk factor for heart disease.
- Obesity
Excess weight puts significant strain on your heart and may worsen other risk factors.
- Lifestyle
Everyday manageable risk factors include diet, stress and smoking.
Heart Health Products
Put the power of heart health in your hands with Herbalife's premier line of Heart Health products.
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New Core Complex daily packettes
Core Complex contains plant sterols which have been shown to reduce LDL and total cholesterol, powerful antioxidants such as mixed tocopherols and quercetin, Herbalifeline fish oils and Tri-Shield with Neptune Krill Oil (NKO ). Learn More
1. Foods containing at least 0.65 gram per serving of plant sterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 1.3 grams, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A packette of Core Complex supplies 1.3 grams of plant sterols.
2. NKO is a registered trademark of Neptune Technologies and Bio-resources, Inc.
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New Tri-Shield softgels
100% Pure Neptune Krill Oil (NKO )* provides a unique blend of Omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and antioxidants for enhanced nutrient absorption and antioxidant protection. Learn more
1. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
2. NKO is a registered trademark of Neptune Technologies and Bio-resources, Inc.
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Niteworks
powder mix
Niteworks unique blend of amino acids L-arginine and L-citrulline trigger the body to produce and recycle more Nitric Oxide (NO) to keep blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation. Niteworks also helps support healthy blood pressure levels already within the normal range. Learn More
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Improved Herbalifeline
softgels
High-quality Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil help to maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels already within normal range. Now with 50% more fish oil per softgel. Learn More
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Mega Garlic Plus tablets
Helps support healthy circulation and enhances your body's immune function. Learn More
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Science & Key Benefits
Advanced Science
Developed with and exclusively endorsed by Nobel Laureate in Medicine
Dr. Lou Ignarro, Herbalife's Heart Health products use advanced science
to provide superior nutrition for your cardiovascular system.
Herbalife's Heart Health products include quality ingredients like Neptune Krill Oil, found in Core Complex and Tri-Shield. Herbalife also applies cutting-edge science, such as Dr. Lou Ignarro's Nobel Prize -winning research on Nitric Oxide that was used to develop Niteworks.
Key Benefits
Herbalife's premier Heart Health products support all key areas of
cardiovascular health. Each product supports heart health in its own way:
- Reduces total cholesterol levels
- Helps support healthy blood pressure levels already within normal range
- Helps maintain triglycerides and homocysteine levels already within a normal range
- Keeps blood vessels toned and flexible for improved circulation
What Else You Can Do
Diet, exercise and nutritional supplements are the first line of defense against the risk factors for heart disease. Learn more about how Herbalife products can help!
Diet
The foods you eat can help protect your heart:
- Excess weight puts significant strain on your heart.
You can achieve and maintain a healthy weight through
Herbalife's ShapeWorks Personalized Weight Management Program.
- Keep fats, especially saturated fats, to less than 30% of your
daily calories to help manage weight and cholesterol.
Exercise
Exercise can strengthen your heart muscle to work more efficiently and
can also reduce body fat:
- Find out how Herbalife's Energy & Fitness products
can give you the energy to work hard - and play hard too!
- Increase your daily activity - go for a walk around your neighborhood
for 20-30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week.
Supplements
Maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system requires making sound lifestyle choices,
such as a healthy diet and regular exercise. However, our modern lifestyle often
makes this difficult:
- Herbalife's Heart Health supplements make it easy to maximize the effects
of a healthy lifestyle by targeting the major risk factors for heart disease.
- No matter what your lifestyle or life stage, Herbalife has solutions that
can help you achieve your personal best. Learn more about our
additional products.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
