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Support for Your Heart and Cardiovascular System

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The number-one cause of death globally has consistently been cardiovascular disease. Coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and stroke are the most prevalent forms of cardiovascular disease that lead to premature death. About 1-in-4 deaths is the result of heart disease. In the U.S., someone has a heart attack every 42 seconds, and cardiovascular disease-related deaths occur every 60 seconds. Geographically speaking, the southern United States has the highest incidence of heart disease, whereas the West has the lowest. Diet, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle are essential to supporting the heart and cardiovascular system. Here are some suggestions to help to support this vital system . 1. Inflammation and stress:   Inflammation is the heart's nemesis. Many factors cause inflammation in the body, such as toxicity, sugar, processed food, pollution, food sensitivities, microbial issues, chemicals, and prolonged stress. In fact, a recent study in Lancet (volume 389, no. 10071),