1 Magnesium
The heart is a muscle – and it needs this mineral for healthy functioning. It is found in nuts, legumes, sunflower seeds, spinach, bananas and raspberries.
2 Vitamin C
Studies have shown that increasing vitamin C intake reduces the risk of heart disease. It is found in spinach, capsicums, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, blackcurrants, sea buckthorn and rosehip.
3 Vitamin E
Studies have found that regularly taking higher doses of vitamin E helps prevent vascular calcification. It is found in walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, muesli, sunflower oil and olive oil.
4 Coenzyme Q10
Q10 latches onto harmful LDL cholesterol, preventing it from building up on the inside of vascular walls. It is found in meat (make sure it’s unprocessed), eggs, sardines, mackerel, olive oil, nuts, potatoes, spinach, Brussels sprouts and…
