Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death worldwide. The tragedy? Most of these events are entirely preventable. At Natural Heart Doctor, we believe in addressing the root causes and building true health—without pharmaceuticals. That starts with optimal nutrition, a natural lifestyle… and powerful, proven supplements.
Here are the Top 3 Supplements I recommend for anyone looking to prevent heart attacks and strokes naturally:
1. Arterosil – The Endothelial Protector
What it is:
Arterosil is a patented supplement derived from a rare green seaweed called Monostroma nitidum. Its key compound, rhamnan sulfate, protects and regenerates the endothelial glycocalyx—a slippery, microscopic lining inside your arteries.
Why it matters:
The glycocalyx is your cardiovascular system’s first line of defense. It prevents plaque buildup, regulates blood pressure, and reduces inflammation. But age, toxins, poor diet, and stress destroy it. Damaged glycocalyx = vulnerable arteries = increased heart attack and stroke risk.
How Arterosil helps:
- Repairs and protects the endothelial lining
- Reduces arterial stiffness
- Enhances nitric oxide production for better blood flow
- May reverse subclinical atherosclerosis
Clinical support:
Studies show that Arterosil improves carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT)—a strong predictor of cardiovascular events.
Studies also show a dramatic decrease in carotid artery plaque. If you can reverse carotid plaque, you can reverse coronary artery plaque. This is good.
2. Emu Oil – The Ancient Anti-Inflammatory
What it is:
Pure emu oil, sourced from 100% pasture-raised emus in Australia, is a rich source of omega-3, omega-7, and omega-9 fatty acids, along with unique anti-inflammatory compounds like palmitoleic acid and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid).
But a huge benefit here is that emu is a tremendous source of Vitamin K2 as MK4.
Why it matters:
Inflammation is at the core of heart attacks and strokes. Unlike fish oil, emu oil has the added benefit of skin and joint support, and doesn’t oxidize as easily.
K2 keeps calcium in the bones and out of the arteries.
How Emu Oil helps:
- Reduces systemic inflammation
- Supports arterial elasticity
- Improves healthy blood lipid levels
- Enhances absorption of fat-soluble nutrients
- Supplies vitamin K2 as MK4.
Dose: 2 capsules per day or 1 tsp. Ideally, you would test your K2 levels with our Vibrant Micronutrient test.
3. OptiLipid – The Natural Cholesterol Optimizer
What it is:
OptiLipid is a synergistic formula that combines evidence-based ingredients to support healthy cholesterol metabolism without drugs. Ingredients include 7 nutrients targeted for optimal cholesterol and lipids, lower inflammation, better blood sugar and lower oxidative stress.
Why it matters:
Statins don’t prevent the root causes of heart disease. OptiLipid targets cholesterol oxidation, endothelial dysfunction, and inflammation—all key triggers for plaque rupture and clots.
How OptiLipid helps:
- Lowers oxidized LDL and triglycerides
- Improves HDL function
- Inhibits vascular inflammation
- Enhances mitochondrial health and energy
A better approach to lipids:
It’s not about lowering cholesterol at all costs—it’s about optimizing lipid function, reducing oxidation, and improving the health of your vascular system.
BONUS:
The above 3 represent a very unique strategy to prevent, treat and reverse disease including preventing heart attack or stroke.
Ideally, they rest on the foundation of Kickstart My Heart, Wild Salmon Roe, and Heart Helpers.
Additionally, Heart Beet and Vessel Support represent two ways to boost nitric oxide, thus improving blood flow with wide open arteries.
Finally, we have Flow, our combination product of nattokinase and serrapeptase. Recent studies have shown the ability of nattokinase to clear arteries. We think the combination of these two enzymes will lead to even BETTER results.
Final Thoughts
The best way to avoid heart attack and stroke is to build a strong, resilient cardiovascular system from the inside out. Arterosil protects the inner lining. Emu oil calms inflammation. OptiLipid keeps lipids working for you, not against you.
These three supplements, along with the BONUS ideas above, in combination with Paleo nutrition, movement, deep sleep, and sunshine, form the foundation of the 100 Year Heart.
Got questions? Email us at health@naturalheartdoctor.com
