Essential Cardiovascular Nutrients*
*Listed in PDR 2016
DESCRIPTION
Cardio-Basics™ is a nutritional supplement that combines multivitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support the cardiovascular system.
Cardio-Basics™ is a light orange, water-soluble powder pressed into tablets. Each tablet of Cardio-Basics™ contains the following vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants: beta-carotene (vitamin A), thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), calcium d-pantothenate (vitamin B5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), folate (vitamin B9), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), cholecalciferol (vitamin D), d-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E), biotin, calcium, chromium, copper, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc, L-arginine, L-carnitine, L-cysteine, L-lysine, L-proline, inositol, coenzyme Q10, and maritime pine extract. In addition to those active ingredients, each tablet also contains cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate.
BENEFITS AND RESEARCH
Cardio-Basics™ provides the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants needed for a healthy heart. In clinical studies, participants using Cardio-Basics™ and Bio-C™ saw a significant reduction in arterial wall thickness and removal of calcification deposits when compared to the placebo group. Cardio-Basics™ provides the body with the necessary vitamins and minerals needed to support a healthy vascular system.*
SUGGESTED USE
Take two tablets daily with food.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
Cardio-Basics™ is well tolerated. Contains chromium and niacin. Do not use if pregnant, nursing, diabetic, or when taking other niacin-containing supplements.
HOW SUPPLIED
Available in tablets
REFERENCES
Niedzwiekcki A, Rath, M. (1996) Journal of Applied Nutrition, 48: 67-78.
Jeejeebhoy F, Keith M, Freeman M, Barr A, McCall M, Kurian R, Mazer D, Errett L, (2002), American Heart Journal 143: 1092-1100.
Verdgem PJE, Lonky S, Curley S. (2005) 7th Conference on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
Lloyd-Jones D, Adams R, Carnethon M, DeSimone G, Ferguson TB, Flegal K, Ford E, Furie K, Go A, Greenlund K, Haase N, Hailpern S, Ho M, Howard V, Kissela B, Kittner S, Lackland D, Lisabeth L, Marelli A, McDermott M, Meigs J, Mozaffarian D, Nichol G, O'Donnell C, Roger V, Rosamond W, Sacco R, Sorlie P, Stafford R, Steinberger J, Hong Y; (2009) Circulation, 119: 480-486.
* THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.