By Dr. Neetu Dhiman – Richmond Review

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Vitamin D levels: Vitamin D is a simple inexpensive way to decrease risk for hypertension. Vitamin D blocks the uptake of cholesterol by certain cells of the body. Vitamin D functions to reduce inflammation, optimize insulin levels, and reduce calcification and hardening of the arteries. Best to have good exposure to sunlight with supplementation in darker months.

Omega 3 to 6 ratio: An essential oil such as cod liver oil is an omega 3 oil. Fish oils (salmon, cod, and halibut), flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, beans, grass fed beef or bison are also rich in omega 3. The North American diet is far too high in omega 6 oils as compared to omega 3. It is about 20:1 ratio; it should be 1:1. This imbalance in ratio sets the stage for inflammation and hypertension. Eliminate or reduce unsaturated omega 6 oils such as—corn, soy, safflower, margarine, and vegetable oil. Other heart healthy oils are: grass fed butter, avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. A common but inaccurate myth: saturated fats clog arteries. Truth: the fatty acids found in arteries are mostly unsaturated (74 per cent), including the above mentioned soy and corn oil.

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