In addition to diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes, there are many specific nutritional supplements or herbal medicines that can be beneficial for heart health.  Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and herbal medicines are effective at lowering cholesterol, reducing blood pressure and helping you reach your heart health goals.  Supplements can be critical to minimize the side-effects of your current medication and correcting the drug-induced deficiencies caused by statins and other common pharmaceuticals.