Cardiovascular supplements – a must for supported bodybuilders and athletes!
What are cardiovascular supplements?
At Muscle Lab, we offer products and active ingredients from all over the world and from categories/areas you won't find anywhere else. We also specialize in supporting organ health, which is why we also offer very specific cardiovascular protection products.
The athlete’s heart – a general risk for bodybuilders?
The athlete's heart is generally defined as powerful and enduring, but it faces somewhat different problems, especially in bodybuilding circles. The main problems associated with taking muscle-building supplements are cardiac hypertrophy and cardiovascular risk. These substances not only excessively increase muscle mass, but also organs like the heart, which must work harder to continue supplying the body with oxygen. Bodybuilders generally have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular problems are definitely a serious concern, which is why supported bodybuilders and athletes should resort to heart health supplements.
The risk of anabolic steroids for the heart – what can happen?
The side effects of anabolic steroids can be diverse, some purely cosmetic, while others can be life-threatening. Bodybuilders take a high risk for their success. Side effects should be reduced with the right tools, but what can the excessive use of muscle-building drugs mean for heart health?
- Concentration of fatty proteins: HDL is lowered, LDL is increased, which adversely shifts the cholesterol ratio. The consequences: arteriosclerosis and the risk of heart attack.
- Blood clotting disorders (thrombosis)
- Cardiac hypertrophy and capillarization
- Oxygen deficiency due to a "too weak heart" for the excessive muscle mass
What are good active ingredients and products for heart health in bodybuilders?
- Terminalia Arjuna: a medicinal plant used for centuries in Ayurveda for heart health and blood circulation.
- Bergamot extract: a natural cholesterol reducer.
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fatty acids are among the healthiest fatty acids that we generally do not consume in sufficient quantities through our diet.
- Coenzyme Q10: Q10 has a cardioprotective effect and can lower blood pressure. It is also effective against cardiac arrhythmias and arteriosclerosis.
- Garlic extract: Garlic is also traditionally used as a remedy against arteriosclerosis or general arteriosclerosis.