B vitamins must be obtained from your diet or supplements as your body cannot synthesize them. Several new studies show the vital importance of the B vitamins to your cardiovascular health, including the prevention of developing high blood pressure and a rather dramatic reduction of circulatory inflammation.
One study followed young adults for 20 years to see who developed high blood pressure, analyzing their dietary folate intake and verifying blood folate levels. Those with the highest intake of folic acid were 52% less likely to develop high blood pressure. The researchers believed this was either due to the ability of folic acid to reduce cardio-toxic levels of homocysteine It is a homologue of the amino acid cysteine that is synthesized from methionine An essential amino acid which serves as a methyl donor and is involved with the biosynthesis of other nutrients. Improper conversion is associated with production of homocysteine and atherosclerosis. which requires adequate Folic Acid, B12, and B6 to function properly. Elevated levels have been associated with heart disease, thrombosis, strokes, Alzheimer's disease, and other disorders. and/or to the ability of folic acid to help produce friendly nitric oxide that helps to relax your vascular system.
Another study showed that 4 weeks of supplementation with 40 mg of B6 per day in patients with angina dramatically lowered multiple markers of circulatory inflammation, including C reactive protein ( CRP C-reactive protein. It is an acute phase protein that increases during systemic inflammation. It is a general way to assess cardiovascular disease risk. A more sensitive test for heart disease risk is hs-CRP, highly sensitive CRP. ).
B vitamins are essential for many aspects of metabolism. These studies demonstrate a high level of importance for cardiovascular health. B vitamins are depleted by stress, junk food diets, and exercise. They are a basic supplement for maintaining your energy and mood. If intake is maintained over the years they will help offset factors that contribute to cardiovascular wear and tear.
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