Vitamin E, Omega-3, Green Tea Extract, Ginkgo Biloba, Garlic

These nutrients are likely those that your doctor will advise you to avoid several days prior to surgery as they are known to be natural blood thinners. While conventional medicine often discounts the effectiveness of dietary supplements, this counsel is an acknowledgement of the power and potency of these nutrients. It's also a clue to some of the nutrients that you should consider adding to you and your family's regimen for your overall well-being and specifically, for your cardiovascular health.

Today on LivingFuelTV, join renowned surgeon and natural health expert Leonard Smith, MD and me for Part Two in our special series on heart health.