In a small country like New Zealand there are, on average 16 deaths a day from (CVD) cardiovascular disease - heart attacks, stroke and blood vessel disease. At 40% CVD is the leading cause of death in New Zealand. Much of this is preventable.

The risk factors include poor diet, obesity, lack of exercise and tobacco smoking. These factors not only restrict the quality of life but also the quantity. Give serious consideration to becoming an ex-smoker; make alterations to your diet to severely restrict junk food, increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables, cut back on meat, eat more fish; give up soft drinks; take a walk, play sport or go swimming or dancing. Find ways to enjoy life that support your health and well being.

Homocysteine is an amino acid that is produced in the body that is strongly associated with heart disease. It is produced in higher quantities in meat eaters. Homocysteine has been linked with the hardening and narrowing of the arteries, a condition known as atheroschlerosis and also with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (heart attacks), strokes and blood clot formation. Therefore reducing homocysteine levels and other risk factors such as poor diet and lack of exercise is an important part of maintaining cardiovascular health.

Clinicians CardioCare helps protect against the damaging effects of homocysteine and supports a healthy heart and blood pressure level.

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