Heart

Description

The Heart is the muscular pumping Organ of the Cardiovascular System.

Alkaloids

 Capsaicin may improve Blood Circulation to the Heart. 

Amino Acids

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may reduce Lipofuscin deposits in Heart tissue and may improve the function of the Mitochondria in the Heart.  ^[1]

 Aspartic Acid (in non-excessive amounts) may facilitate the growth of Heart Muscle. 

 Carnitine is stored primarily in the Heart:  ^[2]

 Heart disease patients usually exhibit Carnitine deficiency:

 Heart failure is a symptom of Carnitine deficiency.

 Carnitine assists the production of Energy within the Heart.

 Carnitine facilitates cardiac contractions (i.e. contractions of the Heart).

 Some of the body’s Creatine pool is stored in the Heart.  ^[3]

 Ethylene-Diamine-Tetra-Acetate (EDTA) - the synthetic Amino Acid used in Chelation Therapy – may improve the function of the Heart. 

 Proline may strengthen Heart Muscle. 

 Taurine concentrates in the Heart and may enhance various aspects of Heart function:  ^[4]

 Taurine is the most abundant and most important Amino Acid in the Heart (it is present in the Heart in greater quantities than all other Amino Acids combined).

 Threonine concentrates in the Heart.

Carbohydrates

 Glycosaminoglycans may help to prevent various ailments of the Heart: 

 Chondroitin Sulfate concentrates in the Valves of the Heart.

 Dermatan Sulfate concentrates in the Valves of the Heart.

Carotenoids

 Beta-Carotene concentrates in the Heart.

 Crocetin transports additional Oxygen to the Heart.  ^[5]

 Lycopene concentrates in the Heart.

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Sunlight exposure may increase the efficiency of the Heart: 

 Regular sunlight exposure may cause the Heart to become stronger and to pump more Blood - by an average of 39% in 90% of cases.

Hormones

 Adrenaline causes the Heartbeat rate to increase by dilating the Blood Vessels that supply the Heart:

 Caution:  this can also be detrimental where the heartbeat rate does not need increasing.

 People with histories of Heart Disease often have low levels of DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone).

 Thyroxine (T4) may improve Heart function in Hypothyroidism patients.  ^[6]

 Triiodothyronine (T3) may improve the function of the Heart (it increases cardiac output).  ^[7]

Krebs Cycle Chemicals

 The Heart requires high amounts of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) (for the provision of Energy to “fuel” its pumping actions).

Lipids

 Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) may help to generate the electrical currents that make the Heart beat in an orderly sequence. 

 Eicosapentaenoic Acid(EPA) may help to prevent various forms of Heart disease. 

 Forskolin may improve the function of the Left Ventricle of the Heart.  ^[8]

 Linoleic Acid (LA) may help to generate the electrical currents that make the Heart beat in an orderly sequence and many ailments of the Heart are a symptom of LA deficiency.  ^[9]

 Octacosanol may improve the health of the Heart. 

Minerals

 Calcium may help to normalize Heart rhythm by allowing Heart muscles to contract. 

 Optimal Copper levels may enhance the health of the Heart. 

 Heart disturbances may occur as a symptom of Magnesium deficiency:  ^[10]

 Magnesium may alleviates Coronary Heart Disease.

 Calcification, degeneration, fibrosis and necrosis of the Heart may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency.