Nutrition for Heart & Cardiovascular Health

Nutrition for cardiovascular disease – course overview

The course is based on current scientific evidence and guidelines from organisations such as the European Society of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the World Health Organization.

The programme focuses on the real effect of diet on clinical markers, including:

• LDL, HDL, TG
• CRP and inflammation
• blood pressure
• endothelial function
• oxidative stress
• blood clotting

The course shows how diet can: ✔ lower LDL cholesterol ✔ improve vascular elasticity ✔ reduce inflammation ✔ support heart function ✔ reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke

Key areas of the course

• pathophysiology of atherosclerosis
• the lipid profile and how to optimise it
• the Mediterranean and DASH diets
• the role of the microbiota (TMAO)
• hypertension
• coronary heart disease
• heart failure
• interpreting tests (CRP, ApoB, homocysteine)

Clinical takeaways

✔ the overall dietary pattern has the greatest impact, not a single nutrient ✔ LDL, blood pressure and inflammation can be significantly reduced through diet ✔ supplements are support, not the basis of treatment ✔ the microbiota and its metabolites (TMAO) are a key new area

Important dietary components (evidence-based)

Fats and lipids

• omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA)
• olive oil (MUFA)
• plant sterols/stanols

Fibre

• beta-glucans (oats)
• psyllium
• fermentable fibre (SCFA)

Polyphenols

• resveratrol
• flavonoids (cocoa, tea)
• anthocyanins

Minerals and vitamins

• magnesium
• potassium
• vitamins D and K2
• B vitamins (homocysteine)

Supplements

Which ones, when and at what dose:

• omega-3 (↓ TG, ↓ cardiovascular risk)
• plant sterols (↓ LDL 7–10%)
• fibre (↓ LDL, better blood sugar control)
• coenzyme Q10 (heart failure)
• garlic (blood pressure, LDL)
• berberine (lipids, glucose)
• curcumin (inflammation)
• vitamin D (when deficient)
• magnesium (blood pressure)
• NAC (oxidative stress)

After our course you will receive:

✔ specific protocols – case studies ✔ base diet templates for the most common needs ✔ a list of key supplements with doses ✔ hands-on practice in working with patients and personalising the diet