Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used to prevent myocardial infarction (heart attack):
- Vitamins C, E, beta-carotene, B6, B12, and folic acid.
- Mineral magnesium
- Trace element selenium
- Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid
- Isoflavones genistein, daidzein, glycitein; flavonoids hesperitin and naringenin.
- Dietary fiber
- Coenzyme Q10
In the context of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of myocardial infarction:
- Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid
- Omega-3 fatty acids: omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid, omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid.
- L-Carnitine
A heart attack may further be associated with a deficiency of selenium.
The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. Only clinical studies with the highest degrees of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used for a therapy recommendation, due to their high significance. These data are updated at certain intervals.
* Vital substances include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.
