Heart Health & Circulation
You take care of everyone. Who's taking care of your heart?
Your heart beats approximately 100,000 times today.
Without a reminder. Without a break. Without asking anything in return.
It just shows up. Every single day.
When was the last time you showed up for it?
This isn't about fear. This is about knowing — and acting while you still can.
Why perimenopause changes the conversation.
Most women know heart disease is a risk. What most women don't know is that perimenopause is when that risk starts to shift — significantly.
Research published by the American Heart Association found that perimenopausal women were twice as likely to have an overall lower cardiovascular health score compared to women who were still having regular menstrual cycles — driven largely by higher cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Here's why:
Estrogen plays a protective role in cardiovascular health — supporting healthy blood vessel function, cholesterol balance, and blood pressure regulation. As estrogen declines during perimenopause and menopause — that protection decreases.
Cholesterol shifts — LDL tends to rise and HDL tends to fall
Blood pressure increases — blood vessels become less flexible
Inflammation rises — increasing strain on the cardiovascular system
Blood sugar fluctuations — directly affect heart health over time
Women develop cardiovascular disease on average 7–10 years later than men — largely due to the protective effect of estrogen. When that protection declines — the risk catches up.
This is not something to fear. It is something to know — and support proactively.
Always work alongside your healthcare provider for heart health concerns. Regular screening is essential.
Three nutrients getting serious attention in heart wellness.
❤️ CoQ10 — a naturally occurring compound involved in cellular energy production — especially in the heart. Levels decline with age and some medications. Research suggests CoQ10 may help support healthy energy production and cardiovascular function.
❤️ Beetroot compounds — naturally contain dietary nitrates which the body converts into nitric oxide — supporting healthy blood vessel function and circulation. One of the most studied nutrients for cardiovascular wellness.
❤️ Omega-3 fatty acids — support healthy inflammatory balance, triglyceride levels, and blood vessel health. One of the most consistently supported nutrients in heart health research.
Food first. Always.
🐟 Salmon, sardines, mackerel — omega-3 powerhouses 🫐 Berries — antioxidants that protect cardiovascular cells 🥬 Leafy greens — magnesium and folate for heart function 🫒 Olive oil — studied extensively for cardiovascular benefit 🥕 Colourful vegetables — nitrates, antioxidants, fibre
My recipes are built around ingredients that love your heart back. Because food is always the foundation. 💚
My father died of a heart attack at 64.
He was not an old man. He was not living recklessly. He was just a man whose body gave out — and nobody saw it coming.
I think about him when I talk about heart health. I think about what we know now that we didn't know then. The research. The nutrients. The proactive choices that can make a real difference.
What we know today could have helped him 41 years ago.
I can't change that. But I can make sure the women in my community have this conversation — today. Before they need to.
Heart health is not just for people who are sick. It's for every woman who wants to be well enough to live the life she's been given.
This is personal for me. And it's why I don't skip this conversation.
Discovery first. Then let's talk about what YOUR heart needs. 💚
— Denise
Your Heart is looking for support.
CardioBeets — Heart & Circulation Support Beetroot-derived dietary nitrates that support healthy blood vessel function and circulation — one of the most studied nutrients in cardiovascular wellness. → Discover More
CoQ10 Plus E Cellular energy support for your hardest-working muscle. CoQ10 declines with age — this replaces what your body is no longer making enough of, with added Vitamin E for antioxidant protection. → Discover More
Not sure where your heart health stands?
The DeCode Your Body Discovery takes 15 minutes — and helps you understand what your body has been signalling.