Not all vitamins are good for your heart; here are 7 to avoid

Katherine Davis | | Cardiovascular Business | Vascular & Endovascular

According to a new article from Fox News, several diet supplements could be harmful to one’s heart health. With 68 percent of Americans taking vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements, users should know the risks.

Fox lists the seven most dangerous supplements for your heart—the first one being calcium. About 43 percent of Americans take a calcium supplement meant to support bone health, but research shows that they could increase the risk of plaque buildup in arteries.

Other dangerous supplements include licorice root, yohimbe, ephedra, arginine, bitter organ and St. John’s Wort. To read the full story, follow the link below:

7 worst supplements for your heart

Katherine Davis,

Senior Writer

As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Katherine primarily focuses on producing news stories, Q&As and features for Cardiovascular Business. She reports on several facets of the cardiology industry, including emerging technology, new clinical trials and findings, and quality initiatives among providers. She is based out of TriMed's Chicago office and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has appeared in Modern Healthcare, Crain's Chicago Business and The Detroit News. She joined TriMed in 2016.

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