Niacin (250 mg)

A member of the B-Group vitamins, Niacin helps process protein, carbohydrates, and fat and promotes healthy nervous and brain function.* Niacin has been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol.9*

Folate (400 mcg), Vitamin B6 (20 mg), and Vitamin B12 (125 mcg)

These vitamins are essential for the metabolism of homocysteine, and help maintain normal levels of this amino acid.* Current research suggests that elevated blood levels of homocysteine may be a major risk factor for heart disease and even modestly increased levels of this amino acid may promote atherosclerosis9. Epidemiological studies reveal that people with high homocysteine levels are deficient in the B vitamins: Folate, B6 and B12.

A supplement regimen of 400 mcg of folate, 2 mg of vitamin B6, and 6 mcg of vitamin B12 has been advocated by the American Heart Association if a folate-rich diet is not successful in lowering homocysteine levels.10

Plant Sterols (800 mg)

Plant sterols (also known as phytosterols), are found in all plants including fruits and vegetables, and work to lower total and LDL cholesterol levels by reducing the absorption of cholesterol from the foods you eat.* In fact, studies have shown that daily phytosterols can lower these cholesterol measurements by an average of 10% to 14%. Because of these strong findings, the National Cholesterol Education Panel issued a new recommendation in 2001 that plant sterols be added to cholesterol-lowering regimens, along with the more traditional cholesterol-fighting tools, such as regular exercise, weight loss, and a low-fat diet.

Garlic (200 mg)

Garlic is composed of many sulphur-containing substances, one of which is allinin. When garlic is crushed, the allinin becomes allicin. It is thought that allicin may affect the way in which the body deals with cholesterol.12*

Trans-Resveratrol (5 mg)

Trans-Resveratrol is a natural antioxidant found in red wine that researchers believe may partly explain the "French Paradox": the observation that France has one of the world's lowest rates of heart disease despite relatively high levels of saturated fat and cigarette smoking.13 A series of epidemiologic and clinical studies suggest that one of the compounds in red wine, resveratrol, might provide additional protection from heart disease due to its ability to raise HDL cholesterol and prevent LDL cholesterol from forming.4*

Policosanol (20 mg)

Policosanol is natural extract derived from sugar cane. A number of scientific studies suggest that policosanol may lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.14* The mechanism of action of cholesterol-lowering activity is not completely understood, however, some animal studies suggest that policosanol may by inhibit cholesterol production in the liver.3*

Directions for use: Take one (1) VitaHeart™ Cholesterol Health with eight (8) ounces of water with your morning and evening meals. Take VitaHeart™ CH consistently to achieve maximum health benefits.

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