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Cardiomyopathy/Enlarged
Cardiomyopathy (Kar"de-o-mi-op'ah-the): a general diagnostic term designating primary myocardial disease
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy: Congestive cardiomyopathy resulting in cardiac enlargement and low cardiac output occurring in chronic alcoholics; the heart disease in beriberi (thiamine deficiency) is also associated with alcoholism.
Congestive cardiomyopathy: Syndrome characterized by cardiac enlargement, especially of the left ventricle, myocardial dysfunction, and congestive heart failure.
Infiltrative cardiomyopathy: Myocardial disease resulting from deposition in the heart tissue of abnormal
substances, as may occur in amyloidosis, hemochromatosis, and other disorders.
Nutrients Involved
Vitamin E, selenium, coenzyme Q10, and carnitine
Suggested Nutritional Supplementation
Moderate
- Wellness EssentialsTM Cardiovascular Support - 2 packets daily
Wellness Essentials Cardiovascular Support is a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytonutrients to promote healthy cardiovascular function and overall well- being.
- CoQ10 ST-100 - 1 capsule 1-2 times daily with meals.
Studies indicate coenzyme Q10 has lead to remarkable clinical improvement in patients with
cardiomyopathy.
- E-Complex 1:1 - 2-4 capsules daily with meals.
E Complex-1:1 is a unique, natural vitamin E supplement that features a 1:1 ratio of alpha- to gamma- tocopherol; this ratio more closely resembles the tocopherol profile found naturally in vitamin E-rich plants.
- L-Carnitine w/Chromium - 2-3 tablets 2 times daily with juice on empty stomach.
An experimental study indicated an L-carnitine deficiency may cause cardiomyopathy.
Severe
- FirstLine Therapy® Program
FLT uses a low-glycemic-index dietary regimen and exercise program while incorporating medical foods
and nutritional supplements. New research has shown that low glycemic diets are more effective than low
fat diets in treating obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes.
- UltraMeal® Plus 360° - 2 scoops twice daily
UltraMeal® Plus 360° is a medical food formulated to provide specialized, multi-mechanistic nutritional support for patients with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease by supplying a combination
of acacia extract, reduced iso-alpha acids (RIAA), plant sterols, and heart-healthy soy protein and isoflavones.
Dietary Suggestions
- FirstLine Therapy® Diet.