Cardiovascular diseases continue to top the disease statistics in Germany and the Western world. Approximately 5 million people in Germany live with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease, mostly caused by atherosclerotic deposits in the coronary arteries. 500,000 people require hospital treatment for this condition every year. Over 300,000 people suffer a heart attack annually, and 65,000 people still die from sudden cardiac death. These remain alarming figures. And despite numerous efforts and initiatives over many decades, these numbers have only been reduced slightly.
So there are many more reasons to effectively and sustainably protect your heart and thus your life.
A risk factor concept has long been established for coronary heart disease:
Age, gender, and family history (genetics) are considered unchangeable risk factors. On the other hand, there are many modifiable risk factors that we can significantly influence through our lifestyle. These include being overweight, blood pressure, blood lipids (including cholesterol), blood sugar, and uric acid, smoking, lack of exercise, and, last but not least, stress, all of which negatively impact health.
According to the Interheart study, our genes account for only 30% of our health or disease trajectory; 60% is determined by lifestyle (the remaining 10% is due to medical and pharmaceutical interventions). We can therefore do a great deal for our own health. Alcohol has less of an effect on atherosclerotic deposits, but it can damage heart muscle cells, similar to poisoning, and lead to heart failure or arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. Protecting the heart therefore involves protecting both the blood vessels and the heart muscle cells themselves.
In addition to general advice, we have therefore compiled important, good and evidence-based plant substances for heart protection into a very well-thought-out product.
The following active ingredient logic formed the basis of our "Cardio" product:
The positive effect of coenzyme Q10 on heart function has been demonstrated in 33 scientific studies. Its intake showed a 36% reduction in mortality and a 50% reduction in heart failure.
Terminalia arjuna is frequently used in Ayurvedic medicine. Its anti-atherosclerotic effect has also been demonstrated in studies, which furthermore showed the good tolerability and antioxidant properties of the arjuna tree's fruit.
Hawthorn has been used medicinally in Europe for centuries. Its effects are based on oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), and it promotes the heart's contractility, dilates blood vessels, and thus improves the oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Furthermore, Pinus pinaster (maritime pine), Auricularia polytricha (wood ear), and Lentinula edodes support blood circulation through their strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
The medicinal mushroom Auricularia polytricha, also called "Judas ear" due to its appearance, has also been shown in studies to lower cholesterol levels.
Furthermore, black garlic relaxes the blood vessels and helps to lower blood pressure.
Nattokinase can reduce blood viscosity and improve blood flow through its blood-thinning and thrombolytic activity.
For additional heart protection, we certainly recommend taking it in combination with our Essentials Omega 3 and Magnesium .