General Information and general help with cardiomyopathy

Nutrient / Supplement		Helpful notes
L-Carnitine		helps in the transporting of long chain fatty acids which aides in prevention of heart disease, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular disease. Great when combined with a omega fatty acid and flax seed supplement.
Coenzyme Q10		increases oxygenation to the heart and has been shown to prevent recurrences in people who have had a heart attack.
Magnesium		low intake of magnesium has been linked to high blood pressure and a good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin & mineral supplement especially one with calcium, zinc, and garlic.
Calcium		important for proper functioning of the cardiac (heart) muscle and is a companion to magnesium see above.
Omega Fatty Acids		important for reducing blood pressure and also increasing blood circulation as well as preventative aid on general heart health. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish and flax and borage seed oils from plants.
Vitamin C		vitamin C helps high blood pressure, hypertension, heart, and cardiovascular problems by improving adrenal function. Can be taken in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Multi-vitamin		vitamin B complex, inositol, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E all serve to help lower blood pressure and reduce its effects.
Potassium		needed for electrolyte balance especially if you take blood pressure medication.
Selenium		low intake of this mineral has been linked to heart disease and cardiovascular problems a good source for selenium is a natural multi-vitamin with complete mineral supplementation.
Garlic		garlic has been shown to help lower high blood pressure and help with other cardiovascular disease.