Heart & Lungs
Systems: Heart · Blood · LungBreath moves oxygen through the body: the lungs load it, the blood carries it, the heart pumps it. These three systems work together and they age together. They also lean on the same handful of nutrients: magnesium and potassium for a steady heartbeat and healthy blood vessels; trace minerals and B vitamins for the production of blood and antioxidants; and essential fatty acids for healthy cell membranes. This page reports on the three systems and the vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids that keep their normal function strong with age.
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Magnesium keeps calcium soluble in the blood and helps direct it to the bones and teeth, away from arteries and other soft tissues.
The systems in this Pillar
Three systems age together, all working to move oxygen and blood through a healthy circulatory system.
Heart
Heart rhythm and vascular tone depend on magnesium and potassium. Strong blood vessels depend on the vitamin C that makes the collagen protein structure of these vessels. Healthy cell membranes need essential fatty acids, which are often missing in the modern diet.
Blood
Oxygen delivery and the steady renewal of red blood cells rely on the B vitamins and trace minerals, especially copper, which puts 6 atoms of copper in the transport protein ceruloplasmin that ferries iron and copper throughout the body.
Lung
Respiratory capacity and the oxidative defense that protects delicate lung tissue both benefit from antioxidants and healthy fats. Magnesium is even involved to keep the smooth muscles lining the bronchial tubes relaxed and not subject to spasms.
Beyond the organ view, the following formulas are what the heart, blood, and lungs actually draw on. These formulas are in the Maui ReSet Bundle, plus omega-3 Algae A+E, added for the second half (months 4-6). Swipe to see each.
ReMag®
Picometer-sized, stabilized magnesium ions support normal heart rhythm, vascular tone, and smooth muscles in bronchial tissue. Each heart muscle cell hosts about 5,000 mitochondria where Mg-ATP energy molecules are constantly being produced.
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Pico Potassium®
Potassium is magnesium’s Bestie. They both support heart, nerve, and muscle health that we must keep strong as we age.
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Omega-3 Algae A+E®
Algae-sourced omega-3s with vitamins A and E for healthy cell membranes in the heart and blood vessels, and for a normal inflammatory response.
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Vitamin C ReSet®
Vitamin C is necessary for antioxidant support and for making collagen, the protein that creates the structure of the lungs and blood vessels.
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ReMyte®
A formula with twelve picometer-sized stabilized mineral ions, including copper, which is a cofactor in ceruloplasmin – the transport protein that ferries iron and copper around the body. These minerals are necessary in red blood cell formation and oxygen transport.
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ReAline®
The methylated and food-based B vitamins in ReAline support normal homocysteine metabolism; healthy red blood cell formation; and methylation detoxification in the liver. The two sulfur-based amino acids (L-methionine and L-taurine) support sulfation detoxification pathways in the liver.
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The science of nutrition and synergy
The heart and blood vessels are among the most magnesium-dependent tissues in the body. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements notes the role of magnesium in normal muscle and nerve function, including the heart. Blood pressure regulation is the one and only health claim that the FDA awards to magnesium. Potassium works alongside magnesium to support normal blood pressure and electrolyte balance.
Healthy fats and antioxidants like omega-3s and vitamin C round out the picture. Algae omega-3s support the heart, blood vessels, and a normal inflammatory response. The NIH summarizes the role of omega-3s in normal cardiovascular function. Vitamin C provides antioxidant support and the production of collagen necessary for building blood vessels and lung tissue.
Common questions
What does the Heart and Lung Pillar cover?
This Pillar groups the heart, lungs, and circulation together as they move oxygen through the body. All three lean on the same core nutrients, so this page treats them together rather than separately.
Which nutrients matter most for the heart and circulation?
Magnesium for normal heart rhythm and vascular tone, potassium for normal blood pressure, omega-3 fatty acids for blood pressure and a normal inflammatory response, trace minerals for blood transport, and vitamin C for antioxidant support and collagen production.
Can these formulas lower blood pressure or prevent heart disease?
The FDA has granted magnesium the health claim of lowering blood pressure but not for preventing heart disease.
Why is Omega-3 shown if it is not one of the core seven?
The Maui ReSet Bundle comprises seven core formulas. Omega-3 Algae A+E is added separately for the second half of the protocol (months 4-6). Because healthy fats matter so much to the heart, blood vessels, and lungs, it belongs in this Pillar, so we include it here and note that it is an added formula rather than part of the core seven.
How does this page relate to the other longevity pages?
This is one of six organ-system Pillar pages. It focuses on how the heart, blood, and lungs age and what nutrients support them staying younger. For the daily routine and the full seven-formula foundation, follow the links below.