In Australia and New Zealand, heart disease represents one of the major causes of death and infirmary.^26,27 So much so that one report suggests as many as eight in ten of us are at risk of developing heart disease?²⁶ Add to this the cost on society for treating this disease and the loss of productivity, not to mention the costs to family - we have a disease that touches every one of us!

The tragic issue with heart disease is that it, like many degenerative diseases of the body, can be considered a "knife and fork" disease. What you eat and do not eat can have a significant impact on the health of your heart. The good news is scientific research has shown proper nutrition, combined with other healthy lifestyle habits, can play a significant role in the prevention of such a devastating disease.

GNLD's Healthy Heart Program combines science with leading edge nutritional products, with the goal of enhancing the health of your heart and blood vessels. Whether you are conscious about your health and want to prevent heart disease, or if you have already experienced the ravages of heart disease, GNLD's Healthy Heart Program can offer something for you.

GNLD's Healthy Heart Program is made up of three programs to offer you the choice of protection you desire based on your current health, lifestyle and financial concerns. Each program utilises one or more of GNLD's exceptional quality nutritional products that are based in Nature and backed by science!

The foundation for enhancing heart health begins by harnessing the potential benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

• Help promote a lifetime of heart health, including support for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems.^1,2,3
• Significantly increase the likelihood of longterm heart health among those at greatest risk.^4,5,6
• Help enhance cardiovascular health by inhibiting blood platelet "stickiness," and allowing blood to flow more freely.⁷
• Help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.⁸
• Help maintain a normal heartbeat rhythm^9,10

GNLD utilises Nature's richest and purest source of essential omega-3s from premium edible portions of fresh, health-screened North Atlantic Salmon.

Only GNLD Salmon Oil provides balanced ratios of the essential fats, EPA and DHA, just as Nature intended. Boost your intake of the beneficial omega-3s with GNLD's potent Salmon Oil and boost the health of your heart, blood and blood vessels.

Building on the Advanced program, this program is for those who want to optimise their heart health. In addition to Salmon Oil, the Optimum Healthy Heart Program incorporates the heart health benefits of vitamin E and garlic.

• Significantly increasing the likelihood of heart health amongst those at greater risk. Helping protect blood lipids against oxidative damage and supporting healthy circulation and normal cholesterol levels.

GNLD Vitamin E was developed utilising a base of wheat germ oil and lecithin. Each soft gelatine capsule delivers a potent supply of the entire vitamin E family, in balanced ratios as they occur in Nature over twice the protection of synthetic forms!

Modern researchers are confirming that garlic is important in heart health by promoting:

• Normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
• Healthy blood pressure levels.
• Normal platelet aggregation.

GNLD's Garlic Allium Complex is specifically targeted to release important heart health promoting nutrients from four different allium vegetables, plus the powerful antioxidant herb, rosemary, whilst minimising repeating or garlic breath!

Nutrition holds many keys when it comes to unlocking the secrets to the health of your heart. GNLD's Ultimate program offers seven of Nature's most important keys to maximising heart health. In addition to Salmon Oil, Vitamin E and Garlic Allium Complex, the Ultimate Program includes:

Carotenoids are a group of powerful lipid-soluble antioxidants that promote heart health by helping protect blood lipids against oxidation. GNLD's Carotenoid Complex offers a broad spectrum of carotenoid nutrients as they occur naturally in fruits and vegetables and has been scientifically shown to help protect against oxidation of LDL cholesterol within the heart.

Flavonoids are believed to be the heart of the "French Paradox"; in spite of their high fat diets, the French experience a relatively low risk of cardiovascular disease. GNLD's Flavonoid Complex delivers an optimal serving of wholefood concentrates and extracts from ten flavonoid-rich foods to maintain antioxidant levels within our bloodstream. This enhances healthy blood circulation by decreasing platelet `stickiness' and also helps to inhibit oxidation of LDL cholesterol by free radicals.

Research reveals that a high intake of vitamin C-rich foods is directly correlated to heart health. Vitamin C is a member of a group of antioxidants which help protect the blood and cardiovascular system against free radical attack. Vitamin C may help normalise cholesterol" and blood pressure levels." GNLD's unique Threshold Controlled delivery system means your body receives a constant flow of vitamin C for up to six hours!

While all fibre is important, science shows that soluble fibre (from gums and pectins) helps promote heart health by normalising lipid levels in the blood. GNLD's Fibre Supplement delivers all five types of fibre, including gums and pectins, sourced from 12 different food fibres including fruits, vegetables, whole-grains and nuts in an easy-to-use powder form!

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