Sean Moloughney, Editor04.03.17
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world, and with an aging population of baby boomers and seniors, the value of dietary supplements and functional products that support health and well-being will continue to grow.
An estimated 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 2012, representing 31% of all global deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Several medical conditions and lifestyle-related issues can put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including diabetes, obesity, poor diet, and physical inactivity, which are all too common in modern Western society.
High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart problems, and about half of Americans (49%) have at least one of these three variables, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In fact, data from the American Heart Association indicates that about 85 million Americans—one out of every
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