Participants in Vitamin Retailer’s February cardiovascular feature provided an attractively wide selection of targeted, researched dietary supplements that will suit all heart health concerns.
Quality of Life Labs
AmealBP: Contains the naturally derived active ingredient AmealPeptide, which has been clinically shown to safely help promote healthier blood pressure levels.
CardioChol: Features plant sterols and CoQ10, which help maintain a healthy blood pressure, healthy cholesterol level and a healthy blood flow.
Cardionase: Contains nattokinase, an improved version of the Naruse “N” strain derived from non-GMO soybeans, which has been shown to support healthy whole blood viscosity, and therefore, healthy blood pressure levels.
Krill Oil MD: Provides 500 mg of EPA/DHA per day in 2-softgel serving. It combines pure, highly-concentrated marine oil plus astaxanthin to meet the clinically researched amount of 2 mg — two times more than most stand-alone krill oils.
Oligonol: Derived from the lychee fruit, this supplement promotes circulation by relaxing blood vessels, acts as a potent antioxidant (6,900 ORAC), and supports a healthy response to inflammation.
Resveratrol-SR: Features MicroActive Resveratrol, which delivers resveratrol in a micronized, sustained-release matrix to increase its bioavailability—resveratrol is known for its ability to support healthy blood flow.
Wakunaga of America
Kyolic Formula 100: Capsules or tablets contain 600 mg of aged garlic extract (AGE) per servings. Taken twice daily, studies suggest that AGE may significantly reduce total cholesterol levels, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Kyolic Formula 104-Cholesterol: In addition to AGE, this supplement has lecithin, which was shown to significantly reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels in a 2010 study at Camilo Castelo Branco University in Brazil.
Kyolic Formula 106-Healthy Heart: Features AGE, vitamin E, hawthorn berry, and cayenne pepper. These nutrients have been shown repeatedly to benefit both the heart itself and the circulatory system. A 2009 Australian study comparing a statin drug to hawthorn found that both total and LDL levels were reduced in the hawthorn berry group, but only total cholesterol levels decreased in the statin group.
Kyolic Formula 107-Phytosterols: This formula pairs AGE with phytosterols. Because phytosterols have a chemical structure similar to cholesterol, they can block cholesterol absorption in the intestine by more than 10 percent. As a bonus, phytosterols also help reign in triglycerides.
Kyolic Formula 108-Total Heart Health: This formula combines AGE with vitamins B6 and B12, folic acid, and L-arginine to support healthy homocysteine levels, as well as normal cholesterol and blood pressure levels while enhancing circulation.
Kyolic Formula 109: This blend of AGE, nattokinase and suntheanine (L-theanine) is designed to help relax and support healthy blood pressure through different pathways.
Kyolic Formula 110: Contains Aged Garlic Extract and Coenzyme Q10, designed for healthy heart function and cellular energy. Studies also show that this combination helps slow the progression of coronary artery calcification.
Kyolic One Per Day and Kyolic Reserve: Kyolic One Per Day provides 1,000 mg of AGE in one capsule while Kyolic Reserve provides 600 mg per capsule.
Kyolic Omega-3: Combines AGE with vitamin E and and omega-3 fish oil concentrate. A recent review conducted at Emory University found that taking supplemental fish oil reduced both triglycerides and LDL cholesterol while boosting HDL cholesterol levels.
ModuChol: ModuChol contains only phytosterols. During one review of six clinical trials, the addition of dietary phytosterols reduced total cholesterol an average of 7-11 percent and LDL cholesterol by an average of 10-15 percent in subjects with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia.
NOW Foods
NOW Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols: Contains CardioAid-S Plant Sterol Esters, which is a combination of the ester forms of Beta-Sitosterol, Campesterol and Stigmasterol. A serving of NOW Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols with Fish Oil supplies 1 gram (1,000 mg) of plant sterol esters in a base of fish oil.
NOW Cholesterol Pro: A combination of two unique ingredients that have clinically demonstrated their ability to help support serum lipid levels already within the healthy range. Bergamonte is a standardized citrus polyphenolic extract that can help to support cardiovascular health, as well as proper blood sugar management. CardioAid, a plant sterol combination, has also demonstrated its use for the support of healthy cholesterol levels already within healthy range.
NOW Blood Pressure Health: Features MegaNatural-BP Grape Seed Extract (GSE) flavonoids that can support already healthy arterial function through several mechanisms, combined with standardized hawthorn extract containing standardized Vitexin to provide free radical protection and promote normal cardiovascular function.
NOW Celery Seed Extract: Features natural phthalides such as 3-n-butylphthalide (3nB), researched for its ability to support vascular health, plus horse chestnut seed extract, and hawthorn extract.
NOW Pantethine: This is a highly absorbable and biologically active form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), which has a role in the formation of coenzyme A (CoA), an essential cofactor for lipid, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism. Pantethine helps to support proper cholesterol production and fat storage processes in the liver.
NOW Vein Supreme: Combines Trunorin, a clinically tested and patented extract of prickly ash bark, which may promote normal venous function and integrity, plus butcher’s broom and horse chestnut seed extract.
NOW Sytrinol Cholesterol Formula: Features Sytrinol a patented, clinically tested, proprietary formula consisting of polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) from citrus and palm tocotrienols. Studies have shown that Sytrinol can help to maintain cholesterol and triglyceride levels already within the healthy range. This formula also includes milk thistle and alpha lipoic acid to support liver function, as well as for their free radical scavenging properties.*
Europharma
Vectomega: Omega-3s, phospholipids, and peptides in just one capsule or tablet per day. CuraMed: Provides clinically studied BCM-95 curcumin for healthy inflammation response. Available in a variety of forms, including soft gel, vegetarian capsule, and water-dissolving “fizzy” tablet.
Mesoglycan: Provides building blocks for strong arteries and blood vessels throughout the body.
Clinical OPC and Clinical OPC Extra Strength: Tannin-free oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) for excellent absorption and multiple cardiovascular benefits.
* These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
