08 Feb February is American Heart Month,

This month is the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart.

MANY HEART HEALTH FACTORS ARE WITHIN YOUR CONTROL

Your Heart Health depends a lot on the choices you make every day and  here is a lot that is within YOUR control. Heart disease is America’s leading cause of death and while there are numerous factors that can increase your risk, the American Heart Association has found that 80% of heart attacks are preventable if people improve their eating habits, get to a healthy weight, exercise, and manage cholesterol and blood pressure.

We’re going to look at prevention—and the important role diet and exercise play in supporting a healthy heart.

To support a strong and healthy heart, first look at your diet. Healthy eating has a strong correlation with keeping your heart healthy. You want to keep your plate colorful with an antioxidant-rich diet and eat at least 5–7 servings of fruit and veggies every day avoid saturated fat (fatty meats, full-fat dairy, and fried foods).

Another important factor in keeping your heart healthy is maintaining a healthy weight. Losing 5–10% of your body weight can make a big difference.Studies have shown that you can significantly lower your risk of heart problems by losing inches around your middle.

EAT OMEGA-3-RICH FISH AT LEAST TWO TO THREE TIMES PER WEEK

Studies have shown that eating omega-3-rich fish at least two to three times per week is important to support a healthy heart. Salmon, halibut, and mackerel are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Choose seafood that’s fished or farmed in ways that have less impact on the environment. Unfortunately, finding clean and sustainable sources of omega-3 fish can be challenging, so supplementation is a good alternative to eating fish.

SHAKLEE OMEGAGUARD® PROVIDES PURITY AND POTENCY

Shaklee OmegaGuard provides a full spectrum of seven ultra-pure, pharmaceutical- grade omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are naturally found in small, cold-water fish. To ensure purity and potency, the fish oil in Shaklee OmegaGuard undergoes a proprietary state- of-the-art, molecular distillation process that: Concentrates natural, beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA. Shaklee removes lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, dioxins, PCBs, and other contaminants and minimizes odor and fishy aftertaste.

In addition, the fish oil found in Omega Guard is certified and sustainably sourced by Friend of the Sea®. Friend of the Sea is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization whose mission is to conserve the global marine habitat. FOS operates leading certification projects, which verify the sustainability of fisheries as well as omega-3 fish oil products.

Finally,  Shaklee OmegaGuard helps maintain a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.*, helps retain healthy triglyceride levels.* and contains all seven omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA.

YOUR HEART IS THE HARDEST-WORKING MUSCLE IN YOUR BODY

Pumping approximately 2,000 gallons of blood throughout your body every day your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body. To support your heart’s function, energy is made available with the help of a nutrient called coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which also plays a role in supporting blood vessel health.  CoQ10 is produced naturally by the body and is present in all cells. Dietary intake helps maintain CoQ10 levels, but the amount of CoQ10 consumed from foods is typically less than 10 mg a day. Factors such as poor diet, aging, and daily exposure to free radicals may increase the need for this crucial nutrient. The use of certain medications can reduce CoQ10 levels in the blood.

SHAKLEE COQHEART® WITH Q-TROL® FACILITATES THE PRODUCTION OF ENERGY IN YOUR CELLS*

Shaklee CoQHeart with Q-Trol helps replenish CoQ10 levels in your blood*
It helps protect arteries against the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL), which may help promote blood vessel function* Resveratrol has been shown in laboratory studies to help relax blood vessels and promote healthy blood flow.* The amount of CoQ10 consumed from foods is typically less than 10 mg a day. To get the same 100 mg of CoQ10 found in CoQHeart, you would have to eat 10 pounds of pistachios.**

CHOLESTEROL AS A FACTOR IN HEART DISEASE

We all know that cholesterol is bad for your heart and contributes to heart disease. Plant sterols and stanols may help reduce the risk of heart disease by helping to lower cholesterol.† Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, are naturally occurring compounds found in most plants. Plant sterols and stanols are similar in structure to cholesterol and compete for absorption in the intestines. Less cholesterol absorbed by the intestines means less cholesterol in your blood stream.

SHAKLEE CHOLESTEROL REDUCTION COMPLEX*‡  uses plant sterols and stanols to help lower cholesterol and contains ingredients that are supported by more than 80 studies and have been clinically proven to lower LDL cholesterol† It also delivers 2,000 mg of plant sterols and stanols, which is 100% of the NIH recommendation for daily intake of plant sterols and stanols‡ To get the same amount of plant sterols and stanols found in Cholesterol Reduction Complex*, consider what you’d have to eat every day: 61⁄2 cups of soybeans, 59 oranges, or 471⁄2 cucumbers.§

 BLOOD PRESSURE

Shaklee also has a product that helps retain normal blood pressure* and healthy blood circulation.* Studies have shown the key ingredients in Shaklee Blood Pressure address two important mechanisms that are known to impact vascular health and blood pressure levels already in the normal range. It also promotes healthy blood circulation and blood vessels and relaxes blood vessels to help retain blood pressure in the normal range

Shaklee’s  scientifically supported SmartHeart Regimens are designed to help you maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.*

The SmartHeart Blood Pressure Regimen* is designed to support optimal cardiovascular health and help to maintain an already healthy blood pressure. Includes OmegaGuard, CoQHeart with Q-Trol, and Blood Pressure.

The SmartHeart Cholesterol Regimen*‡ is designed to support optimal cardiovascular health while reducing cholesterol. Includes OmegaGuard, CoQHeart withQ-Trol, and Cholesterol Reduction Complex*.

100% GUARANTEED All Shaklee products are 100% guaranteed. If you’re not satisfied with any one of our products, you can send it back to us for a full refund, even if the container is empty. No questions asked.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.