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Cardiologist Says Sleep, Exercise And Habits Outweigh Supplements

Cardiologist Says Sleep, Exercise And Habits Outweigh Supplements
‘Man, this is a tough one’: Cardiologist shares simple rules for a healthier heart · indianexpress.com

Dr Jeremy London compared several everyday habits that may affect heart health.

He said red wine should not be treated as a main heart-protection strategy.

He ranked CoQ10 below brushing and flossing.

He said exercise, including walking with added weight, is very important.

He also said fibre can support blood sugar control and the microbiome.

However, he called sleep the most important habit in his comparisons.

Dr CM Nagesh said poor oral health and poor sleep are associated with inflammation and heart problems.

Both experts emphasized that supplements should support healthy habits rather than replace them.

Key facts

Top priority in London’s comparison
Sleep
Exercise example
Rucking, or walking with a weighted vest or backpack
Oral-health habit
Daily brushing and flossing
Supplement discussed
CoQ10
Red-wine assessment
London acknowledged its polyphenols but said drinking enough to obtain substantial benefits could harm overall health.
Expert view on supplements
CoQ10 may help in specific cases, but supplements should not replace physical activity, sleep, balanced nutrition, smoking cessation, or stress management.

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Dr Jeremy London

Board‑certified cardiovascular surgeon and content creator

“The connection is far stronger than many people realise. Poor oral health, especially untreated gum disease, is associated with chronic inflammation, which is a known contributor to cardiovascular disease. Similarly, poor sleep quality has been linked to hypertension, arrhythmias, and increased cardiac stress.”
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“All right, so I understand red wine has polyphenols, which are beneficial, but the amount of red wine you’d have to drink would be detrimental to your overall health. I’d have to take CoQ10 on this one.”
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