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What is Centrum Specialist Heart?

Over the course of the last year, my Mom has had 3 heart surgeries and had her heart shocked back into rhythm three different times. She is slightly overweight, and does not like to exercise. She is more than compliant to take any medication her doctor orders, but when it comes to taking care of herself, she is definitely lacking. On one occasion she asked her doctor what she could do to get better. He replied, “If you want your heart to be healthy, you have to be healthy.”

Starting on the road to health can be scary and overwhelming. That’s why Centrum created Centrum Specialist Heart. Not only does it contain the scientifically researched multivitamin that Centrum is known for, but it also contains B-Vitamins, antioxidants, and phytosterols to help protect your heart by lowering your cholesterol and getting rid of free radicals that can cause damage to your heart.

What’s in Centrum Specialist Heart?

• Vitamin A, C, D, E, K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Chloride, Potassium, Boron, Nickel, Silicon, Tin, Vanadium, Phytosterols

Is Centrum Specialist Heart Safe?

It is recommended that you take one tablet twice a day with food.  Due to the phytosterols that are in Centrum Specialist Heart, it is not safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are taking other medication, or have other medical conditions, you should consult with your health care provider first.

It used to be believed that B vitamins were the best vitamins for protecting your heart. Folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 all work to lower your blood of excess homocysteine. If excess homocysteine levels are lowered, your risk of cardiac disease goes down.

However, research done on two separate groups over a seven year time span found that those taking the B-vitamins compared to those taking a placebo did not lower their risk of developing cardiac disease. The B-Vitamins still provided some protection, but aspirin, antioxidants, and lifestyle changes were much more effective.

Phytosterols are found in plant cell membranes. Since they are structurally similar to your body’s cholesterol, they can block the absorption of cholesterol in your body, lowering your cholesterol level. The FDA  came out with a statement regarding Phytosterols that says: “Foods containing at least 0.65 gram per serving of vegetable oil plant sterol esters, 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.” You will get 800 mg of phytosterols daily by taking Centrum Specialist Heart.

Conclusion

As a RN, I see first hand the devastation that occurs from losing loved ones to cardiovascular disease. And although drugs and medications can help lower the risks of developing heart disease, it is only through lifestyle modifications that you will have the greatest success. Bob Harper a trainer on the Biggest Loser has said numerous times that they only person who can decide to change yourself is you.

You can’t rely on Centrum Specialist Heart to make the changes that are necessary for you to be healthy. Not only does it rely too heavily on B-Vitamins, but it is missing other essential ingredients. You owe it to yourself to have the very best. So, if you decide that Centrum Specialist Heart is not right for you, make sure you check out the top supplements on dailymultivitamin.org.