"Vitamins After Heart Surgery?" Asks Mario

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: July 16, 2025

I jus received a great question from Mario who asked me, "Hey Adam, my name is Mario Luera. I'm 33 and I had aortic valve replacement in October. I am recovering well and just finished my cardiac rehab. I'm about to start on a workout program. My question to you is what type of vitamins/ supplements are you taking and what to stay away from? My cardiologist told me to just take a multivitamin everyday. Thanks for your time! Mario"

As I previously wrote in "Do Vitamins Combat Fatigue After Heart Surgery", I really struggled with energy issues following my double, heart valve replacement. I was exhausted all the time.

So, I contacted a highly-regarded nutritionist, Karen Raden, to help enhance my energy level. After a blood test and consultation, Karen suggested three specific vitamins and supplements to reduce my fatigue.

For the past three years, I have been taking:

  • Pure Encapsulation Nutrient 950 without Iron

  • Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega

  • Co-Enzyme Q10

Karen also put me on an explicit eating plan to enhance my absorption of the right nutrients at the right time. I have to admit... I was fairly skeptical when I began working with Karen Raden. But, I learned that she really knows her stuff. My energy levels slowly-but-surely increased over time.

If you have any interest in speaking with Karen, her website is karenraden.com and her email is karen@karenraden.com. I hope that helps Mario (and perhaps you) better understand my experience with vitamins and supplements after heart valve surgery.

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Adam

Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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