Today, Jamieson Laboratories, in partnership with the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), is holding a one day Blood Pressure Blitz in Toronto's underground PATH system in an effort to educate consumers about the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor of heart disease. For every blood pressure (BP) taken, Jamieson will make a donation to the VON. Known as the silent killer, nearly one in four Canadians have high blood pressure yet 43 per cent of those don't know it.(1) Education is essential in warning Canadians about the risk of high blood pressure. With proper diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure, you can cut your risk of stroke by up to 40 per cent and heart attack by 25 per cent.(2)
"Maintaining good heart health and being aware of risk factors is important for everyone," said David Keselman, Executive Director, Toronto and Peel Region, Victorian Order of Nurses (VON). "A healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking and having your blood pressure checked regularly all contribute to making sure you are staying heart healthy."
To help reduce the risk and keep Canadian hearts healthy, Jamieson Laboratories is introducing Vita-Vim Healthy Heart, a new multivitamin specifically formulated with CoQ10 (Ubidecareonone) and Policosanol to help maintain good cardiovascular health and promote healthy cholesterol levels. The Journal of the American Medical Association recommended that all adults take a multivitamin in addition to eating a healthy diet.(3) Taking a daily multivitamin can supply missing nutrients in the diet and reduce the risk of developing certain health conditions. Vita-Vim Healthy Heart is a combination of 20 essential vitamins, minerals and supporting nutrients that supply all the essentials for the maintenance of good heart health including: Vitamin D(3), CoQ10, and Policosanol.