New research from the “Life ... supplemented” Healthcare Professionals (HCP) Impact Study found 72 percent of U.S. cardiologists recommend dietary supplements to their patients, and more than half (57 percent) take supplements themselves.
And cardiologists are prepared to give advice on those supplements, with 62 percent agreeing that one of their roles as a health care professional is to provide info to patients about appropriate dietary supplements. The most popular supplements among cardiologists? multivitamins, omega-3s/fish oil and vitamin C. Other heart-healthy nutrients include fiber, phytosterols, B vitamins, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), calcium, potassium and magnesium.
Steve - this is very encouraging. Now if we can just get them to stop recommending statins to the entire population...
Monday, February 09, 2009
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