If you called the fire department to your burning home and they dashed up your lawn, ripped out your fire alarm and drove away without putting so much as a drop of water on the fire, you'd be outraged! 

So is the story about cholesterol and heart disease. Other alarms could be sounding that indicate trouble, but they are overlooked. Having high cholesterol is not the only warning sign that could signal a potential heart attack. 

Some people who die of a heart attack or stroke have had normal cholesterol levels. How can that be? We always hear that lowering your cholesterol will protect you from a heart attack, but scientific evidence suggests another risk might be from an amino acid called "homocysteine." 

Dr. Kilmer McCully, a graduate of Harvard Medical School and the author of "The Homocysteine Revolution" discovered that high levels of homocysteine in the blood is associated with damage to tissues and cells of the arteries, even with normal cholesterol levels. 

Furthermore, Dr. McCully states that while it is true that high cholesterol levels statistically increase your risk of heart attack, a normal cholesterol level doesn't mean you're protected. 

As people get older homocysteine levels increase because of hormonal changes that take place in their bodies. Menopausal women, for example, might have higher levels. Other risk factors affecting homocysteine levels include smoking, eating processed foods, and having a diet low in fruits and vegetables. 

Fortunately, homocysteine levels can be kept in check with three important and specific nutrients: vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid. ALL of these ingredients are found in Ultimate OPC Plus from Malibu Naturals. 

As a matter of fact, we might be able to call OPC the "Ultimate Heart-Smart" supplement! Ultimate OPC Plus contains red wine and grape seed extracts. Several studies report that these extracts can benefit your heart, because of protective chemicals called proanthocyandins, which prevent platelets in the blood from becoming activated and sticking to artery walls. 

And there's more...Ultimate OPC Plus contains magnesium, potassium and the antioxidant vitamins E and A, all of which are vital to cardiovascular health. 

So for a healthy heart, don't wait for the alarm to go off! Eat a sensible diet, get regular exercise and take Ultimate OPC Plus every day! I highly recommend it! 

Howard E. Hagglund, M.D.

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