| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
AMINO ACIDS: L-Carnitine, Taurine, L-Lysine, and Proline. |
| Concerns: |
How to Maintain a Healthy Heart |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Research shows that people with heart problems can be deficient in free amino acids, such as L-Carnitine, Taurine, Lysine and Proline. L-lysine can reduce the activity of a substance that binds to the artery walls. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Anamu |
| Concerns: |
Cholesterol/triglyceride Buildup |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Anamu prevents plaque and platelets from sticking together in the blood. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Beta-glucan in NSP's Immune Stimulator |
| Concerns: |
High Cholesterol/Balanced LDL and HDL |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Beta-glucan studies show that stimulating the immune system can be helpful for thinning the blood. Beta-glucan balances LDL and HDL ratios. Beta-glucan is a major ingredient in NSP's Immune Stimulator |
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Blood Pressurex |
| Herbs Used: |
Blood Pressurex |
| Concerns: |
Helps maintain normal blood pressure |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Blood Pressurex helps your body maintain blood pressure levels if it's already within the normal range. It does this by relaxing and strengthening blood vessels, promoting blood flow, and lowering oxidative stress. It assists your body by providing maximum support and efficient control.
. Prevents cell damage due by its potent antioxidant properties.
. It maintains blood vessels and normal viscosity of your blood.
. Assists your body in maintaining optimal blood flow, even in the peripheral arteries.
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Capsicum |
| Concerns: |
Poor Circulation and /or Blood Clots |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Capsicum improves circulation, particularly cayenne, by dissolving blood clots, opening arteries and stimulating the heart. |
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| Body System: |
Circulatory |
| Herbs Used: |
Cardio Assurance |
| Concerns: |
For cardiovascular system health and to keep the arteries clear of plaque |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
NSP Cardio Assurance supports optimal heart function and overall health of the cardiovascular system. The main ingredients are Hawthorne berries, resveratrol and vitamin K2. The flavonoids in the Hawthorne berries provide potent antioxidants to protect your heart. In addition Hawthorne flavonoids help keep blood vessels clear of plaque buildup and also relax and dilate blood vessels. Hawthorne increases blood flow to the arteries in your heart. Studies indicate that resveratrol has benefits for your heart and may answer the French Paradox of low incidence of heart problems despite their high fat consumption. Resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes and thus red wine may help inhibit the aggregation of platelets. Vitamin K2 helps keep the arteries clear and thus supports circulation that is already within a normal range. K2 regulates calcium in the body by keeping it in the bones and out of the arteries.
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| Body System: |
Circulatory |
| Herbs Used: |
Chinese Red Yeast Rice |
| Concerns: |
High Cholesterol Level |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Red yeast rice nutritionally supports your circulatory system and your body's ability to maintain cholesterol levels already within the normal range. Its benefits are similar to those of Cholester-RegŪ. Like Cholester-Reg, red yeast rice helps your body maintain already normal cholesterol levels as well as supporting the production of HDL which is good cholesterol in your liver. If you decide to use red yeast rice, you should supplement it with Coenzyme Q10, because red yeast rice can interfere with production of Co-Q10 by your liver. |
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| Body System: |
Circulatory |
| Herbs Used: |
Cholester-Reg |
| Concerns: |
High cholesterol levels |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
High cholesterol levels are dangerous for your heart and circulatory system. Did you know that two-thirds of total blood cholesterol is actually manufactured by your body? Therefore, exercising, increasing dietary fiber, eating good fats and reducing saturated fats, and taking natural supplements that help your body maintain normal blood cholesterol levels is the best way to stay heart-healthy! Cholester-Reg II contains policosanol and phytosterol that are plant sterols, a form of niacin called inositol nicotinate, resveratrol (discussed previously), and artichoke powder. All of these ingredients benefit your heart and circulatory system. They maintain platelet aggregation levels and cholesterol levels that are already in the normal range. Policosanol appears to perform similarly to Chinese red yeast rice, thus it can maintain cholesterol levels and platelet aggregation levels (or clotting) that are already in the normal range. Cholesterol and plant sterols have a similar chemical structure which means they compete with the absorption of cholesterol. And excess plant sterols are eliminated from your body. Inositol nicotinate improves circulation and maintains triglyceride levels in a normal range. As discussed previously, resveratrol has antioxidant abilities. Artichoke powder not only maintains cholesterol levels but also benefits your liver and promotes digestion. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) |
| Concerns: |
Improves Circulation in All Cells
Also helps with Migraine Headaches |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
CoQ10 is an enzyme found in all body cells, especially the heart muscle, liver, kidneys and pancreas. In fact, it is used to strengthen the heart. It increases the efficiency of metabolism of the cells and improves the circulation. Co-Q10 supports blood pressure that is already in the normal range. Since your levels of Co-Q10 decrease as you age, you need to supplement them. Because it is an antioxidant, Co-Q10 scavenges free radicals as well as promoting vitamin E (an antioxidant) regeneration. It is often used with hawthorn, garlic and capsicum to improve the heart and circulation. CoEnzyme-Q10 may also help prevent migraine headaches. The theory is that dysfunctional cellular metabolism causes migraines. Since Co-Q10 supports cell metabolism in the mitochondria, it can reduce or prevent migraines. Vitamin B2 and magnesium also improve cell metabolism and may, therefore, also help prevent migraines. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Foods and Circulation / Super Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals |
| Concerns: |
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS is plaque build-up in the arteries from LDL (low-density lipoproteins) (oxydized cholesterol). This can contribute to HEART DISEASE or STROKES. Any blood cholesterol level over 200 can be dangerous to your health. Cholesterol (HDL or high-density lipoproteins) is essential to prevent depression, insomnia and other nervous disorders. A shortage of Vitamin E can contribute to blood circulation problems. Low-fat, high carbohydrate diets are also bad for your heart and cholesterol as they increase insulin production which causes carbohydrates to be stored as fat. Medical attention is needed to treat heart disease and strokes. Nutritional support can accompany many medical prescriptions. This information is not intended to replace proper medical treatment, but only to support it nutritionally. Consult your health professional before using any supplements or before making changes in prescribed medications. |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
One should avoid red meat, dairy products, coffee, salt, and fried foods. A good diet would include olive oil, flax seed oil, black currant oil, grapeseed and other antioxidants such as, fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C, E and beta-carotene. LDL fighting foods include apples, asparagus, alfalfa, berries, carrots, fish, eggplant, legumes, garlic, oat bran and soy. New research suggests that soft boiled and poached eggs do not raise cholesterol and are, in fact, a good source of zinc. A good multi-vitamin could provide vitamins A, C, and E as well as others to improve general nutrition. NSP offers many vitamin and mineral supplements, including Super Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals. Please be aware that herbs are nutritional supplements. As with all health problems, no specific herb or combination of herbs works for all people, because everyone's body is unique. The intent is to offer historical uses of herbs. Information and statements regarding herbs and dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Garlic |
| Concerns: |
High Blood Pressure or Hypertension |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Garlic helps lower blood pressure by working as an antioxidant, helping to dissolve clots and dilate arteries. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Ginkgo biloba and Gotu Kola |
| Concerns: |
Circulation in the Brain |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Ginkgo biloba and Gotu Kola increase the circulation in the brain, provide "brain food", and protect it again free radical damage. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Green Tea |
| Concerns: |
Arteriosclerosis |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Green tea is a natural blood thinner, fights free radicals and inhibits Lipid peroxidation. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Green Zone, LIV-A and LIV-J |
| Concerns: |
Cleanse LDL Cholesterol from the Liver |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Since 2/3 of the cholesterol is derived from the liver, a liver cleanse is recommended, such as Green Zone, LIV-A or LIV-J. Green Zone is a whole food supplement as well as a detoxifier. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Guggul lipids |
| Concerns: |
How to Maintain Good Cholesterol |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Studies show that Guggul lipid (from the mukul myrrh tree) decreases LDL and raises HDL (high-density lipoproteins). HDL is the good cholesterol which rounds up excess LDL (unhealthy low density lipo-proteins) and carries it to the liver for storage or elimination. It also lowers total serum cholesterol. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Hawthorne |
| Concerns: |
High Blood Pressure or Arterial Plaque |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Hawthorne lowers blood pressure, dilates vessels which helps blood to flow more freely. It limits plaque deposits on artery walls and increases the heart's pumping action. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
INTESTINAL CLEANSERS: Psyllium, Nature's Three, LBS II and Loclo |
| Concerns: |
Cleanse LDL (unhealthy low desnity lipo-proteins) cholesterol from the Intestines |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Psyllium and water help provide soluble dietary fiber which reduces cholesterol by binding with it and removing it from the intestines. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Lecithin |
| Concerns: |
High Cholesterol / Arteriosclerosis / Cardiovascular Problems |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Lecithin is a fat emulsifier which crosses the blood-brain barrier. It liquefies cholesterol and dissolves plaque. It also helps the liver digest fats. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Mega Chel |
| Concerns: |
High Cholesterol / Cardiovascular Problems |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Mega chel cleans the arteries and lowers cholesterol to improve circulation. It can also reduce heavy metals from the system and help wounds to heal (for example, in extremities in diabetic people). According to many health professionals, taking chelated forms of minerals helps support the natural processes that remove heavy metals from your body and prevent mineral buildup in your body. Chelated means the minerals are bound to amino acids.
. Provides a powerhouse of nutritional support for the circulatory system.
. Promotes healthy circulation through maintaining circulatory passageways.
. Helps strengthen and maintain arteries, veins and capillaries.
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
MINERALS: Magnesium, Potassium, and Calcium in NSP's Super Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals |
| Concerns: |
How to Maintain a Healthy Heart |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Minerals are also important to the heart, especially magnesium which regulates the heartbeat and lowers blood pressure. It not only reduces the adhesiveness of platelets, but also absorbs plaque. Increasing potassium can also lower blood pressure. A potassium deficiency is characterized by muscle weakness, fatigue, mental confusion, and heart disturbances. Sufficient calcium is also important to prevent heart disease. Calcium reduces blood pressure as it relaxes the nerves and is involved in muscle contraction. NSP's Super Supplemental is one good source of these minerals. |
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| Body System: |
Circulatory |
| Herbs Used: |
Nattozimes Plus |
| Concerns: |
Circulation and High Cholesterol |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Your heart plays a vital role in supplying oxygen and nutrients to your entire body by pumping blood containing these necessities throughout your body. According to scientific studies, Nattozymes Plus supports not only normal blood viscosity but also helps dissolve fibrin. Natto is a protein-rich fermented soybean product containing nattokinase, a protease enzyme that is formed during the fermentation process by the fungus Aspergillus oryzae. By maintaining already-normal blood flow, nattokinase supports cardiovascular function. Nattozimes Plus also contains hawthorn berries that strengthen heart muscle, capsicum fruit to promote healthy blood circulation, dandelion leaf and resveratrol that have beneficial effects on heart function and blood flow. Nattozimes Plus does not contain vitamin K, which is a factor in blood clotting, unlike nattokinase derived from soy. Because of this property, Nattozimes Plus caution should exercised by people taking blood-thinning medications or by people with bleeding disorders. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Omega 3-EPA or Flax Seed Oil |
| Concerns: |
Breaks Down Arterial Plaque |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Omega 3-EPA (from cold-water fish) or Flax Seed Oil are good oils which break down plaque. Super Omega-3 EPA contains fish oils high in omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Research shows that 1 gram of fish oil daily seems to decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke and the buildup of plaque in the arteries by as much as 32% reduction in death. Omega 3-EPA also benefits your structural system and your skin. |
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| Body System: |
The Circulatory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Phyto-soy |
| Concerns: |
High Cholesterol |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Phyto-soy prevents the build-up of plaque. The isoflavonoids in soy help protect the body. In fact phyto-soy contains 48 times more isoflavonoids than tofu. NSP's Phyto-Soy is non-genetically modified. |
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