6 Nutrients That Support Heart Health
Healthy arteries depend on more than a single vitamin or supplement. A balanced diet can provide important nutrients that support normal heart and blood-vessel function.
Six nutrients commonly found in a heart-healthy diet include:
- Vitamin C — Found in citrus fruits, peppers, and berries.
- Vitamin E — Found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils.
- Folate (Vitamin B9) — Found in leafy greens, beans, and lentils.
- Vitamin B6 — Found in poultry, fish, potatoes, and bananas.
- Vitamin B12 — Found mainly in fish, meat, eggs, and dairy foods.
- Vitamin D — Found in fatty fish, fortified foods, and produced by the body through sunlight exposure.
These nutrients are part of a healthy diet, but vitamins cannot simply “unclog” blocked arteries. If you have high cholesterol or known artery disease, proper medical evaluation and treatment are important.
Eat well, stay active, and talk with a healthcare professional about your heart health.
