CardioGuard™

Probiotics… for your heart? That’s right — CardioGuard™ features L. reuteri NCIMB 30242, a probiotic shown to have a positive impact on “bad” (LDL) and total cholesterol levels, as well as healthy digestive and immune function.

This heart-healthy probiotic is naturally found in breast milk. It works by producing an enzyme called bile salt hydrolase (BSH) that breaks apart bile salts. By breaking apart bile salts in the intestines, L. reuteri helps actively maintain healthy cholesterol levels in the blood.

CardioGuard™ also contains bioavailable CoQ10, a critical heart-supporting enzyme and free radical fighter that naturally declines with age. Dropping from peak levels by around age 21, CoQ10 levels in most adults will continue to decrease over time — by as much as 65% by the time we reach 80 years old. Other external factors can deplete CoQ10 levels as well, such as stress and even cholesterol-lowering medications (statins), oral hypoglycemic drugs, and beta blockers.

As one of your body’s major energy sources, CoQ10 plays a critical role in supporting cardiovascular health. In fact, your heart muscles actually contain the highest amounts of CoQ10. And while you can find whole food sources of CoQ10 — such as organ meats, sardines, and mackerel — the amounts of CoQ10 found in these foods are relatively low, and these foods aren’t exactly easy to incorporate into your diet.

Cardiovascular health is even MORE important for women who are concerned with autoimmunity. I fought my own battle with Graves’ Disease (overactive thyroid) — and in many cases — autoimmunity can increase your risk for a cardiac event. 

One recent study concluded people suffering from lupus are 40 times more likely to have a heart attack than those not suffering from the disease. Hormonal issues such as estrogen dominance and the imbalance of thyroid hormones T3 and T4 can also increase your risk of a cardiac event. With all this in mind, you can see why it’s SO important to support optimal heart health!

Discover the other pharmaceutical-grade nutrients in my CardioGuard™ formula:

B vitamins play many roles in the body, such as participating in cellular energy production and aiding in healthy red blood cell formation. That’s why I’ve added two heart-supportive B vitamins in their most active forms.

Vitamin B2 works as an antioxidant to fight free radicals, which are damaging to your entire body, including your heart. Problem is, many of the most widely known sources of riboflavin contain gluten or are derived from grains. Fortunately, CardioGuard™ is an autoimmune-friendly source of B2, free of any wheat or gluten!

CardioGuard™ contains a rare form of bioavailable vitamin B6, pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P5P). Why is this important to you? Well, vitamin B6 comes in 3 different forms, all of which must be converted in P5P by your liver to obtain any nutritional value from them. I've done that hard work for your body already by including the most metabolically-active form (P5P), so your liver doesn't have to burden itself with that task.

Maintaining optimal levels of vitamin B6 is crucial to heart health. In fact, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported a 14-year study of 80,082 female participants, with the results suggesting that supplemental vitamin B6 intake can support heart health among women. B6 supports heart health because it helps regulate blood homocysteine levels, too much of which can damage your arteries.

Every dose of CardioGuard™ also serves up 20 mg of Magnesium Glycinate, which helps regulate hundreds of body functions including blood pressure, muscle and nerve function, and blood sugar.

Why magnesium in the glycinate form? This form draws less water to the bowel and does a better job of getting into muscles where it’s needed (after all, your heart is a muscle!). As an added benefit, the glycine it’s bound to also helps support a calm mood and healthy sleep — two factors that can greatly improve quality of life.

Low levels of magnesium have been implicated in multiple cardiovascular events including high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. This could be because magnesium is critical to the proper functioning of cellular membrane potential and cell mitochondria, and plays a key role in your body’s antioxidative pathways. 

Finally, I’ve included 500 mg of N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine, a conditionally essential amino acid that has been associated with positive effects on heart health in clinical studies.

L-carnitine is mission critical to the healthy functioning and metabolism of your mitochondria, the “energy powerhouse” of your cells — and unhealthy mitochondria can spell trouble. Mitochondrial dysfunction has been linked to adverse health outcomes, including diabetes, vascular disease, obesity, and chronic heart failure.

Now you can support your cardiovascular system and experience peace of mind with physician-formulated CardioGuard™.

CardioGuard™ is a great choice for anyone who:

• Wants to support healthy heart functioning
• Could benefit from optimal blood flow support and circulation
• Takes cholesterol medication or statins
• Is dealing with autoimmunity or hormonal imbalances
• Needs additional support managing healthy cholesterol levels

Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules per day. Consult your physician before use.

Contents: 60 capsules

Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or taking prescription drugs such as blood thinners, consult your physician before using this product.

DOES NOT CONTAIN: Gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, or GMO 

FAQs

When is the best time of day to take CardioGuard™?

CardioGuard™ can be taken anytime of day, with or without food.

Why is CoQ10 so important?

CoQ10 is an enzyme that is most highly concentrated in the heart muscles. Studies show CoQ10 may be beneficial for supporting overall cardiovascular health. Additionally, widely-prescribed cholesterol medications (statins) can severely deplete CoQ10, making the need for supplemental CoQ10 that much more important.

Is CardioGuard™ safe for children to use?

I recommend speaking with your child’s qualified healthcare provider before use so that they may take into account your child’s age, weight, health history, prescription medications, and any other factor that may need to be considered before starting supplementation.

Can pregnant women and nursing mothers safely use CardioGuard™? 

I always recommend speaking with your healthcare provider before supplementation so that they may take your full health history and unique circumstances into account when making the decision whether or not to supplement with CardioGuard™ while pregnant or nursing.

† 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.