One of my favorite holistic medical doctors is Dr. Stephen Sinatra. Sadly, he passed away this past June from a brief illness, according to his family. If you’d like to read a lovely tribute to his life and work, check this article.
Dr. Sinatra was a cardiologist who researched natural means to support heart health, and let me tell you his nutrition protocols really work! He wrote about why they work and gives his recipe for heart health in his book Metabolic Cardiology.
Dr. Sinatra also co-authored the book Earthing, which exposed the world to the benefits of earthing, or grounding. As a cardiologist, he saw the benefits of Earthing on inflammation, which is a major factor in cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Sinatra leaves a legacy through his writings and the many thousands of people he has helped with his nutritional protocols. I’m going to share with you a few of the protocols from his Metabolic Cardiology book and I recommend that anyone who received the C19 vaccines (which can cause cardiovascular side effects) and anyone who has a family history of heart disease try out these simple nutrients.
The following protocols involve 4 nutrients that Dr. Sinatra calls “The Awesome Foursome”. These 4 are Magnesium, CoQ10, L-Carnitine, and D-Ribose. These nourish your heart muscle and positively affect all your tissues because they support your mitochondria. Remember mitochondria from Jr High Science? They are the little engines in every cell of your body that produce the energy necessary for the cells and tissues to function. Your brain has the highest number of mitochondria per cell, so The Awesome Foursome will also benefit your brain. Your heart has the second highest number, and your skeletal muscle the third highest. But ALL cells have mitochondria.
The Awesome Foursome are taken in different quantities for different conditions. I will list a few and you can choose what makes the most sense to you. In addition to The Awesome Foursome, he recommends a good multivitamin/mineral and 1 gram of fish oil per day as a baseline. The following are all daily doses and can be divided in half and taken twice a day.
Age Management Program
CoQ10: 90-150 mg
L-carnitine: 250-750 mg
D-ribose: 5 grams
Magnesium: 400 mg
Cardiac Arrhythmia, including PVCs and A-fib
Increase fish oil to at least 3-4 grams daily
CoQ10: 180-360 mg
L-carnitine: 1,000-2,000 mg
D-ribose: 7-10 grams
Magnesium: 400-800 mg
Congestive Heart Failure
CoQ10: 300-360 mg
L-carnitine: 2,000-2,500 mg
D-ribose: 10-15 grams
Magnesium: 400-800 mg
Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
CoQ10: 300-360 mg
L-carnitine: 2,000-3,000 mg
D-ribose: 15 grams
Magnesium: 400-800 mg
These nutrients are easy to find at any health food store and are also available for 10% off in our Wellevate pharmacy. As always, this should not be construed as giving medical advice. You should always discuss your individual situation with your doctor, particularly if you’re on Rx medications.
Much love and Godspeed Dr. Sinatra. Thank you so much for being a pioneer and helping us all with your gifts of knowledge!
