Two calming supplements reverse the damage from stress—especially on your heart

Chronic stress can be a killer—and it’s particularly hard on your heart.

And if you’re experiencing constant stress without doing much to manage it, you’re doing some serious damage to your cardiovascular system.

The good news is, there’s a quick and easy way to relieve stress and reverse its path of destruction—naturally.

Of course, there are endless options when it comes to natural stress relief…

Most of us are already aware of the calming benefits a little daily exercise provides. But sometimes, the demands of life keep us on the run, making natural stress-relieving supplements an ideal solution.

Plus, these supplements work to keep both your stress and blood pressure in check. (I’ll talk more about those in just a moment.)

Stress can cause a cardiovascular catastrophe

In his Ultimate Heart-Protection Protocol, Dr. Pescatore emphasizes the importance of minimizing stress in your daily life.

He explains that consistently high levels of cortisol (also known as the “stress hormone”) are like throwing gasoline on a fire. And the fire in this case is chronic inflammation which damages your arterial walls.

That injury sets off a cascade of harm to your heart.

Typically, when the body encounters an issue, inflammatory mediators rush to the scene to help. But when the issue is near-constant, those mediators stay there. In time, this makes the surface of your arterial walls rough, creating the perfect foothold for plaque to latch onto.

Eventually, plaque will start to build up, causing the arteries to narrow (a condition called atherosclerosis). This prevents the free flow of blood.

In other words, your blood pressure rises—also increasing your risk of blood clots. Two factors that can trigger potentially fatal strokes and heart attacks.

Fortunately, you have the power to control your fate. You can choose either stress relief or stress escalation.

Double duty: Control your BP and stress

In Dr. Pescatore’s view, you should only take blood pressure medications when they’re absolutely necessary. He much prefers safe, natural solutions that can be just as effective as drugs—and in some cases, even more so.

In his Ultimate Heart-Protection Protocol, Dr. Pescatore spotlights the six supplements he recommends to all his patients with high blood pressure. And today, I’ll tell you all about the two that stand out for their track record of BP control and stress relief.

First up is an amino acid called theanine.

You may already be in the habit of putting theanine to work for you if you regularly enjoy a calming cup of green tea. Theanine is largely responsible for green tea’s relaxing effects.

In a Japanese study cited by Dr. Pescatore, researchers gave 16 healthy volunteers either theanine or a placebo, then put them through a series of challenging psychological and physical stress tests that included a timed math test and a cold pressor test (immersing the hand in ice water for one minute).

The researchers reported that theanine “significantly inhibited the blood pressure increases.”

And Dr. Pescatore adds, “It also reduced levels of tension and anxiety after the mental tasks were completed. I recommend 200 mg, three to four times per day.”

You all-natural mood booster

Our second standout supplement is S-adenosyl-L-methionine, better known simply as SAM-e.

SAM-e is an amino acid that helps regulate your brain neurotransmitters. Dr. Pescatore describes the remarkable results: “I’ve found it to be exceptionally helpful for easing stress and boosting mood—both major factors in high blood pressure.”

As an added bonus, SAM-e also helps curb psychological cravings for certain foods (like sugar) that are proven to damage arteries and harm your heart.

Dr. Pescatore explains how this works: “One of the reasons sugar is so addictive is because it boosts serotonin levels, leaving you with a natural—but very temporary—‘high.’ SAM-e offers serotonin support without the nasty side effects of sugar.”

Dr. Pescatore recommends 400 milligrams of SAM-e each morning.

Stress relief is just one of many effective heart-support strategies Dr. Pescatore details in his powerful Ultimate Heart-Protection Protocol. Click here to review a complete outline of this potentially life-saving program, or to get started right away.