Heart & Circulation Health

Heart health supplements
Heart health supplements are one part of looking after your heart, alongside a balanced diet, regular activity, not smoking and keeping alcohol within recommended limits. A few nutrients have a specific role. EPA and DHA, the omega-3s found in oily fish, contribute to the normal function of the heart (with a daily intake of 250mg), and so does thiamin (vitamin B1).

Choosing a heart health supplement
The Krill Miracle™ Krill Oil Capsules for omega-3 EPA and DHA from MSC-certified Antarctic krill. Two capsules daily provide 250mg of EPA and DHA.
B4Life Vitamin B Complex for a complete B vitamin complex. Thiamin contributes to the normal function of the heart, and vitamins B6, B12 and folate contribute to normal homocysteine metabolism.
Active Life™ Multivitamin if you’d like thiamin as part of a broad daily multivitamin.
UB8Q10 Kaneka Ubiquinol™ CoQ10 for Kaneka Ubiquinol™, the reduced form of coenzyme Q10.
Nattokinase™ 2,000 FU Capsules with Rutin for nattokinase, an enzyme from the Japanese food natto, in a delayed-release capsule.
Blockbuster® All Clear Nattokinase & Botanical Formula for 2,000 FU nattokinase with grape seed, pine bark and olive leaf.
HeartPower+™ for bergamot fruit extract in a one-a-day capsule.
Healthy Origins Tocomin SupraBio Vitamin E for full-spectrum vitamin E. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Want to know more? Read our article Nattokinase Benefits: What the Research Shows.

Heart health FAQs

Can I take nattokinase with blood thinners?
No, not without medical advice. If you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicine, speak to your doctor before taking nattokinase or similar products.

How can I check my heart health?
If you’re aged 40 to 74 in England, you can have a free NHS Health Check every 5 years, which checks your blood pressure and cholesterol. Speak to your GP or pharmacist if you have any concerns.

Reviewed by Lindsay Powers, Nutritionist