Truth: "ere is absolutely
no data showing any of these
supplements prevent heart
disease. Because the supplement
industry is not regulated by the
FDA, they are not subject to
scientifically-rigorous studies
and therefore cannot prove their
value. In recent years, there have
been several, large-scale studies
refuting the benefits these drugs
claim to have on heart health."
Myth #4: Heart disease is more
of a men's issue.
Truth: "For many years, heart
disease was wrongly considered a
men's issue. Today, we know that
heart disease is the leading cause
of death for men and women.
Aer age 65, the risk of heart
disease is the same for everyone,
regardless of gender."
Myth #5: Heart attacks only
occur in the elderly.
Truth: "Your risk of heart disease
does increase with age, but
that doesn't mean there aren't
plenty of young people who
also suffer from heart attack
and stroke, particularly when
they have risk factors like high
blood pressure, high cholesterol,
diabetes, tobacco use, obesity
or a sedentary lifestyle. is is
why young people need to see a
doctor at least once a year to have
comprehensive blood work done."
Myth #3: Taking Omega-3,
vitamin E and C and beta
carotene supplements lower
your risk of heart disease.
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