Circulatory System

Butcher’s Broom [Circulatory]. Traditionally, the herb was taken to support the circulatory system.
 
Butcher’s Broom contains important flavonoids (natural substances that strengthen capillary walls) such as rutin. It also contains saponins, which offer a variety of circulatory benefits.
 
 Each capsule contains 400 mg of the dried, powdered root.

Take 2 capsules with a meal twice daily.
                                                        

Benefits:
• Helps protect against unwanted invaders and is especially desirable during foreign travel.
• Helps the body maintain blood pressure levels already within the normal range.
• Fights free radical damage as a strong antioxidant.
• Supports blood sugar levels within the normal range.
• Supports the immune, circulatory, urinary and digestive systems.
 
Olive Leaf Extract [Immune, Circulatory] supports several circulatory needs, including maintaining blood pressure levels already within the normal range and maintaining arteries by providing free radical protection against LDL (bad cholesterol). In addition, olive leaf may possess antimicrobial properties.
 
NSP Olive Leaf Extract is standardized to 12% oleuropein, the key active ingredient.

Adults: Take one to three capsules daily with a meal.

                                                        

Description: Hawthorn Berries [Circulatory]. Hawthorn is especially popular in Europe, where it is used in a number of herbal tinctures, herbal combinations and teas.The berries’ effects on the circulatory system have been well-studied.

Key components in the berries appear to enhance heart muscle and circulatory health.
 
Nature’s Sunshine offers the nutritional support of hawthorn berries in both capsule and liquid extract form.
 
Extracts are rapidly assimilated by the body and can be mixed in liquid or taken directly under the tongue.
 
Each capsule contains 450 mg hawthorn berries.

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Adults: Take 2 capsules with a meal twice daily; for liquid, take 15–20 drops with water twice daily.
 
One ml is equal to 2 capsules of Hawthorn Berries.
                                                        

Benefits:
• It supports the immune system.
• It supports good blood vessel health.

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Description: He Shou Wu [Circulatory, Immune]. This remarkable herb possesses properties similar to ginseng. It is highly prized in China as an adaptogenic herb.
 
A member of the buckwheat family, he shou wu contains quercetin that helps protect and maintain blood vessel health.

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Adults: Take two capsules with a meal twice daily. 
                                                        

N-Acetyl Cysteine [Circulatory, Glandular, Immune] is essential for the body to mount a defense against free radicals, and it supports the natural elimination of harmful toxins. This nutrient is a precursor to glutathione, one of the body’s most powerful antioxidants. Consequently, N-acetyl cysteine can step up the body’s own efforts to combat oxidative stress and damage. N-acetyl cysteine protects healthy cells against damage from oxidative stressors. Its principal benefits include protecting the liver, cardiovascular system, skin and eyes. NSP N-Acetyl Cysteine contains turmeric for added liver support. Provides 250 mg N-acetyl cysteine per tablet.
NOTE: Consult a medical professional before taking this product if you are currently undergoing any treatment for cancer.
Take 1 tablet twice daily with a meal. Do not exceed recommended dose. If symptoms of headache, nausea or diarrhea develop, reduce dosage and see your health care practitioner.
Stock No. 509-7 (60)
                                                        

Benefits:
•Supports the cardiovascular system.
•May help improve blood flow as it helps dissolve fibrin.
•Supports the platelet aggregation levels already within the normal range.
 
Nattozimes® Plus [Circulatory] is an alternate to nattokinase, a protease compound formed during the soybean fermentation process that offers circulatory benefits. While natto has been consumed in Japan for thousands of years, only recently have scientists realized the health benefits of nattokinase.
 
Because nattokinase is often expensive, unavailable or unstable, NSP designed Nattozimes Plus, which blends protease enzymes with supporting herbs to nourish the circulatory system.
 
Nattozimes Plus may help improve blood flow as it helps dissolve fibrin. It also supports platelet aggregation levels already within the normal range and helps maintain already-normal blood flow. Nattozimes Plus is a mixture of fungal enzymes (nattozimes), hawthorn berries, capsicum fruit, dandelion leaf and resveratrol. All of these offer health benefits to the circulatory system.
 
Adults: Take 1 capsule between meals twice daily on an empty stomach.
 
NOTE: Do not use or handle this product if you are taking blood thinning medications, have a bleeding disorder or if are allergic to Aspergillus.


                                                        

Red Clover [Circulatory] is a purple-flowered plant that dots fields across America. It contains isoflavones, including genistein (also found in soy). Isoflavones are phytoestrogens that may help support cardiovascular health. Red clover may also promote skin health. The blossoms and leaves provide trace amounts of some minerals and vitamins. Each capsule contains 320 mg red clover flower tops.
Adults: Take 2 capsules with a meal three times daily. Children: Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily.

                                                        

Benefits:
• Helps the body’s effort to maintain healthy blood vessels.
• Promotes circulation to peripheral tissues.
• Modulates blood flow.
• Provides antioxidant benefits. 

Cardio Assurance [Circulatory] blends heart-benefiting ingredients that are designed to support your heart and cardiovascular system, including hawthorn berries extract, vitamin K2 (MK7), resveratrol, folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12.

Hawthorn is one of the most thoroughly researched herbs for heart and circulatory support. Hawthorn contains flavonoids, which are packed with antioxidant protection and help maintain blood vessels and promote blood flow in the heart arteries. Hawthorn also aids in reducing cholesterol synthesis as well as facilitating the metabolism of cholesterol in the liver.
 
Research shows that Vitamin K2, a menaquinone, may support bone mineral density. Recent studies show that osteocalcin, a vitamin K-dependant protein, improves insulin synthesis while directing cells to store less fat; this process plays an important role in the regulation of fat cells and glucose metabolism, which may result in more effective weight management. Vitamin K2 is extracted from soy.
 
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic phytoalexin, a chemical compound that acts to support plants that are under attack by foreign organisms. Studies indicate that resveratrol has promising heart-healthy benefits and may be the answer to the French Paradox. (Despite their high intake of fat, the French have a low incidence of heart issues.)
 
Folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 work synergistically to metabolize homocysteine, an amino acid that can damage blood vessel linings. Vitamin B6 also aids the synthesis of coenzyme-Q10, a heart-protecting compound.
 
Adults: Take 1 capsule with a meal twice daily.                                                         

Benefits:
•Provides potent antioxidant properties.
•Supports and maintains blood vessels.
•Encourages optimal blood flow.
•Promotes blood flow in the peripheral arteries.
•Helps maintain normal blood viscosity.

Blood Pressurex [Circulatory]. Blood Pressurex is a blend of essential and natural ingredients that may help the body maintain blood pressure levels already within the normal range. The main ingredients of this formula are the powerful herbs Coleus forskohlii, olive leaf extract, hawthorn berries extract and golden rod; the amino acid arginine; and the potent antioxidants vitamin E and grape seed extract.
 
Potent grape seed extract contains an array of bioflavonoids, antioxidants and polyphenols, including resveratrol. Studies show that grape seed extract may support blood pressure and may contribute to overall cardiovascular health.
 
All of these ingredients combine to help protect blood vessels, promote blood flow in the peripheral arteries and inhibit cell damage. All of these benefits are made possible due to their potent antioxidant properties.

CAUTION: Consult your health care provider before using this product if you are currently taking prescription medication(s) for high blood pressure or if your blood pressure is above normal (diastolic reading above 90). Do not discontinue use of your prescription medication(s) without your doctor’s approval.

Adults: Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily.

                                                        

Benefits:
• Supports normal-range cholesterol levels.
• Helps maintain already-normal platelet aggregation (clotting).
• Relaxes smooth muscles and improves microcirculation.
• Helps maintain LDL and triglyceride levels already in the normal range.
• Promotes immune system strength.
 
Cholester-Reg® II [Circulatory]. This combination of policosanol, phytosterol (plant sterols), inositol nicotinate (a form of niacin), resveratrol and artichoke powder offers a host of benefits to the heart and the circulatory system.
 
These include maintaining cholesterol levels that are already in the normal range, protection of the heart, antioxidant properties, maintaining already-normal platelet aggregation levels and more.
 
Policosanol appears to perform a similar action in the body as Chinese red yeast rice extract. Human studies show that policosanol can effectively play a role in maintaining cholesterol levels already in the normal range and that it can help maintain already-normal platelet aggregation (clotting).
The chemical structure of plant sterols is similar to that of cholesterol, so plant sterols compete with the absorption of cholesterol in the body. Excess plant sterols are not absorbed by the body but are eliminated.
Inositol nicotinate helps relax smooth muscles and improves microcirculation. It is particularly effective in maintaining triglyceride levels that are already in the normal range.
Resveratrol has been in the news in recent years for its antioxidant abilities. It may help promote general good health through its antioxidant activity.
Finally, artichoke powder (Cynara scolymus) contains components that benefit the liver and promote digestion. Artichoke is popular in Europe for its ability to maintain cholesterol levels already in the normal range.

CAUTION: Do not take this product if: pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant. Consult your health care professional before using if you are currently taking any cholesterol-lowering agents.
 
Cholesterol levels should be checked regularly. For adults 20 years or older only. Keep out of the reach of children.
 
Adults: Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily.