Heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump adequate amounts of oxygen and blood to other organs in the body, notes the Centers for Disease Control. Heart failure is linked to high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary heart disease. Heart failure symptoms include problems breathing during exercise or while reclining, exhaustion and swollen legs, the Mayo Clinic notes. There are numerous supplements to help you after heart failure. Talk to your doctor before starting any naturopathic treatments for heart failure.
Coenzyme Q-10
Coenzyme Q-10 is used to treat heart failure. Some heart failure patients have low levels of this coenzyme. It helps your heart health in a myriad of ways, including lowering the risk of a second heart attack and decreasing blood pressure levels. This supplement also helps produce energy in your body, the US National Library of Medicine notes. This could help heart failure patients who often suffer from a lack of energy.
Hawthorn
Hawthorn is an herbal supplement used to treat heart disorders. The flowers and leaves of the hawthorn bush are made into a treatment that is helpful to treat mild heart failure. Hawthorn treatment is safe for adults over short time periods, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine notes. Treatment side effects are typically minor and include a queasy stomach, dizziness and headache.
L-arginine
L-arginine is an amino acid that changes to nitric oxide in the body. It is taken to help you excrete extra fluids if you have experienced water retention with heart failure. It also works to keep vessels open to enhance the movement of blood through your body, the National Library of Medicine notes. Do not take L-arginine if you have herpes, as it exacerbates this disorder. Also, do not take this supplement at the same time as high blood pressure medications, because the combination can cause blood pressure to drop to dangerously low levels.
