Seasonings containing sodium, such as salt and MSG (monosodium glutamate), should be avoided from a young age. There are around 40 sodium-containing additives permitted in the food industry. The best strategy is to use very little salt yourself and avoid ready-made and processed foods. Restaurants also use too much salt, and the fast food industry especially so.
Many people lack essential heart nutrients in their bodies, such as magnesium, zinc, and omega-3. It’s worth taking 2–4 grams of omega-3 per day as a supplement, ensuring the fat is pure. A generous omega-3 intake can effectively lower blood pressure. Eating fatty fish almost daily also helps.
Lack of physical activity and sitting in poor posture—back rounded on a regular chair—increase heart problems in the long term, as poor posture also increases intrathoracic pressure and worsens the condition of the organs inside the chest.
Sitting on a high-quality saddle chair with a central gap and a tilting mechanism—thus activating the core—helps prevent not only musculoskeletal issues but also internal organ problems, including heart conditions. Movement is medicine for heart problems too, but it’s not enough on its own. Other risk factors must be addressed, and of course, one must avoid gaining weight and smoking.
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