Heart Formula

Supplement

Amount

Action

Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol)

200 IU

Studies indicate that Vitamin E may slow the aging process through its antioxidant properties. It is also an important anticarcinogen, and speeds wound healing. It may also be useful in treating or preventing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and menopausal symptoms and it enhances immune function. It reduces blood pressure, aids in preventing cataracts, and relaxes leg cramps. It also promotes healthy hair and skin, and may prevent or slow age spots.

Coenzyme Q-10

100 mg

Co-Q-10 isn’t considered a true vitamin because it is synthesized in the cells, although it does behave like a vitamin. It is important in energy production (especially in the heart, liver and immune system). It is a very powerful antioxidant, and may help prevent cell damage (and therefore may help slow the aging process). Much of the research has been on Co-Q-10 and the heart, and shows that it may help angina, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and other cardiovascular problems. As an antioxidant, it is also likely important in the prevention of cancer, and may help chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction.

Carnitine

200 mg

Carnitine’s main function is to help with energy production. It increases the use of fat as an energy source. It may reduce the health risks posed by poor fat metabolism associated with diabetes; inhibit alcohol-induced fatty liver; and lessen the risk of heart disorders. It may help lower triglycerides, aid in weight loss, and improve muscle strength. Carnitine has also been found helpful in the treatment of mitral valve prolapse, angina, arthymias, cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.

Grape Seed Extract 95%

100 mg

Also known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins, but grape seed extract is a lot easier to say. They have powerful antioxidant capabilities and initial research indicates that they may be as much as 50 times more potent than vitamin E with regard to antioxidant ability. They also strengthen and repair connective tissue, including that of the cardiovascular system and they moderate allergic and inflammatory responses by reducing histamine production.

Tocotrienols 5%

50 mg

Tocotrienols are important in maintaining heart health and in enhancing the immune system. Tocotrienols are part of the Vitamin E family, and share Vitamin E’s ability to improve circulation and lower cholesterol. They are also powerful antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. Initial research indicates that they may also help in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Arginine HCl

500 mg

Arginine is thought to retard the growth of tumors and cancer by enhancing immune function. It may be beneficial for liver disorders and muscle metabolism. A variety of functions, including insulin production, glucose tolerance, and liver lipid metabolism, are impaired when the body is deficient in arginine.

Taurine

200 mg

Taurine is a building block of all other amino acids. It is vital for the proper utilization of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, and it has been shown to play a particular role in sparing the loss of potassium from the heart muscle. This helps to prevent the development of cardiac arrhythmias. It has a protective effect on the brain, and is used to treat anxiety, epilepsy, hyperactivity, poor brain function and seizures.