Julian Whitaker, M.D., is director of the Whitaker Wellness Institute and editor of Health and Healing newsletter that provides important health advice for more than 500,000 people nationwide. Whitaker graduated from Dartmouth College in 1966, earned his medical degree at Emory University Medical School in Atlanta in 1970, and completed his internship at Grady Memorial Hospital, also in Atlanta, in 1971. In 1974, Dr. Whitaker founded the California Orthomolecular Medical Society, along with four other physicians and the Nobel prize-winning scientist Dr. Linus Pauling. Dr. Whitaker is the author of several books including the best-selling Shed 10 Years in 10 Weeks.

Heart Health
by Julian Whitaker

Inspired by Julian Whitaker’s NHC 2008 conference notes.

1. According to Dr. Whitaker, current surveys reveal that nearly __________ of all Americans use nutritional supplements.

a. one-third
b. one-half
c. two-thirds
d. three-fourths


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2. Dr. Whitaker states that the allopathic standard of care for heart attack is __________, which is done within 12 hours of the initial event.

a. nutrition
b. exercise
c. angioplasty
d. cardiac bypass


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3. True or False: According to Dr. Whitaker, heart disease is systemic not localized.

a. True
b. False


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4. Exercising at least __________ minutes per day conditions the heart and stimulates the production of collateral blood vessels.

a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40


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5. Eating foods rich in __________ helps normalize blood pressure.

a. magnesium
b. calcium
c. boron
d. potassium


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6. Research indicates that elevated homocysteine levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. From a nutritional standpoint, vegetables and grains high in __________ can help reduce homocysteine levels.

a. Vitamin E
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin B complex


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7. __________ are considered the most protective against cardiovascular disease.

a. High density lipoprotein
b. Low density lipoprotein


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8. Supportive research indicates that __________ found in fish and flax aid in decreasing inflammation in the arteries.

a. omega-3 fatty acids
b. omega-6 fatty acids
c. cholesterol
d. monounsaturated fats


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9. According to Dr. Whitaker, __________ can increase the supply of oxygen to the heart, retard arterial blockages and even-out irregular heart rhythms.

a. calcium
b. potassium
c. magnesium
d. phosphorus


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10. __________ is involved in cellular energy production, may help lower blood pressure and may reduce angina.

a. Calcium
b. CoQ10
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin E


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