​With heart disease as the leading cause of death in the US, maintaining a strong, healthy heart should be top of mind for everyone. Following a heart healthy diet is a great place to start. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated their heart healthy dietary guidelines for the first time in 15 years. Our experts weigh in – plus they share some of the best nutritional supplements for additional cardiovascular support.

New AHA Guidelines

​"And it's not just about what people shouldn't be eating. The focus is really on what people should be eating, so they can customize it to their personal preferences and style," said Alice H. Lichtenstein D. Sc., the Director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at Tufts University, who led the writing committee for the new guidelines.
 •  Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight
 •  Eat plenty (and a variety) of fruits and vegetables
 •  Choose whole-grain foods and products
 •  Choose healthy sources of protein
 •  Use liquid plant oils
 •  Choose minimally processed foods
 •  Minimize beverages and foods with added sugars
 •  Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt
 •  Limit alcohol intake

The Top Red Foods for Heart Health

Red Bell Peppers have 10 times more beta carotene than green.
Red Kidney beans have a high amount of soluble fiber content.
Red Cabbage has six times more antioxidants than green cabbage.
Beets are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
​Cherries are rich in potassium and polyphenols.
​​Strawberries are one of the best sources of anthocyanins.

Mind  •  Body  •  Heart Connection

The health of our heart and mind are intertwined. Those with mood issues are more likely to have heart issues – and those with heart issues are more likely to have mood issues. Protecting our heart by making heart-healthy lifestyle changes can have a positive impact on our mental abilities. ​

Top 5 Heart Health Supplements

Our Award-Winning Omega-3s

The beneficial omega-3s EPA and DHA play an important role in cardiovascular health. They help maintain a healthy, stable heart; healthy blood vessels and circulation; arterial wall elasticity; and healthy triglyceride levels already within the normal range. All Carlson omega-3s are wild caught and sustainably sourced; are third-party certified; and are tested by an FDA registered laboratory for freshness, potency, and purity.  ​» Learn More
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Together with IMPACT COLLECTIVE, we have begun our plastic neutral journey by offsetting the plastic in our omega-3 and children’s products through investments in certified plastic removal projects taking place in our global waterways – the very source of some of our most popular products.  » Learn More

More Heart Health Supplements

Everything from A - Zinc

Carlson offers everything we need to support a healthy heart, including vitamins D and K, minerals, and more.

Carlson started with a single heart health formula...​

 Susan Carlson
​​​​Founder
Carlson began in 1965 as one woman’s mission to improve the health of her family by creating nutritional supplements with high-quality ingredients. Susan Carlson’s father suffered from heart issues but found relief after taking vitamin E. Inspired by this discovery and her background as a pharmacist, Susan created one of the first full lines of natural-source vitamin E, and the product line continued to grow.

​In the 1980s, Carlson helped launch the omega-3 market in North America, importing our first wild-caught, sustainably sourced fish oils from Norway. Today, the next generation of the Carlson family leads the company, and the innovations continue. Carlson now offers more than 200 vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, kids products, and other nutritional supplements for the whole family.  » Learn More
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