Gugulipid^® Plus Hawthorn Complex A very comprehensive formula to support healthy heart function and circulation, and support proper levels of serum lipids. Gugulipid^® (2.5% Guggulsterones Z&E) is particularly useful for the maintenance of healthy serum lipid and cholesterol levels. The formula also provides traditional heart-supporting herbs such as Inula racemosa (2% Allantolactone) and Terminalia arjuna (1% Arjunolic Acid) extracts from India , Hawthorn berry extract and Garlic powder. The essential heart-healthy nutrients CoQ10 and Magnesium are included, as well as bio-availability enhancement from Ginger extract and Bioperine^® black pepper fruit extract.

1. Gugulipid^® (Commiphora mukul extract)

Gugulipid^® is a standardized extract for Guggulsterones Z & E used for healthy cholesterol maintenance. It is extracted from the sap of the tree Commiphora mukul, which is found in the rough and warm lands of India. In multicentric studies performed on over 300 overweight patients, Gugulipid effectively supported healthy levels of cholesterol, total serum lipids, triglycerides, beta-lipoproteins and HDL levels¹. In addition, Gugulipid may also generate energy by increasing metabolic processes.

1. Satyavati, G.V. (1982) G.V. Plants and Traditional Medicine, 5: 47-82.

2. Inula Racemosa Extract

Inula Racemosa extract is a powdered extract from the root of the plant Inula racemosa. It has been reported to support healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It is therefore used as a cardioprotectant. The root has also been used in the support of healthy circulation¹. In a clinical study, individuals who were administered a mixture of Inula racemosa root powder and Gugulipid^® granules (1:1) for six months saw significant improvement in physical condition as well as healthy serum cholesterol levels².

1. Tripathi, Y.B., et. al. (1988) J. Ethnopharmacology, 23: 3-9.
2. Singh, R.P. et al. (1993) Int. J. Pharmacog., 31(2), 147-160.

3. Terminalia Arjuna Extract

The bark of Terminalia arjuna, a tropical woody tree, has been used in traditional practice in the support of cardiovascular health. In a clinical evaluation, individuals who received the extract of the bark reported improved general health and revitalized blood circulation^1,2.

1. Dwivedi, S., et. al. (1994) J. Assoc. Phys. India, 42: 287-289.
2. Kumar, D.S., et. al. (1987) J. Ethnopharmacology, 20: 173-190.

4. CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 is a vital component of the biochemical system our body uses to produce energy, and low levels can lead to below-optimal health. Double-blind studies on individuals receiving coenzyme Q10 showed significant positive changes¹. People who take CoQ10 may also benefit due to the antioxidant effects of CoQ10.

1. Morisco, C. (1993) Clinical Investigator, 71:S134-S136.

5. Hawthorn extract

The leaves and flowers of hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) contain concentrated amounts of antioxidant phytonutrients, especially the oligomeric procyanidins. Hawthorn and its active flavonoid compounds make the heart a more efficient pump, partly by increasing blood supply to the heart muscle and partly by increasing the output of blood from the heart while decreasing the resistance of blood vessels in the body to the normal flow of blood. The result is support of a healthy heart and an efficient flow of blood throughout the body^1,2.

1. Rewerski, V.W., et al. (1967) Arzneim-Forsch Drug Res, 17: 490-491.
2. Leuchtgens, H. (1993). Fortschr Med, 111: 352-354.

6. Ginger extract

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used to support healthy digestion. Impaired digestion often hampers mental performance on account of the accompanying discomfort and sluggish metabolism. Contemporary usage has shown ginger to be effective in improving digestive functions¹. The extract is standardized for 5% gingerols, the active constituents which enhance digestion and metabolism.

1. Yamahara, J. et al. (1985) J. Ethnopharmacology, 13: 217-225.

7. Magnesium Citrate

Magnesium is an essential mineral element which participates in several metabolic processes in the body. Recent research revealed that magnesium deficiency may be associated with risks to cardiovascular health. One group of researchers found a reverse correlation between the severity of magnesium deficiency and the level of cardiovascular health¹.

1. Satake, K. et al. (1996) Relation between severity of magnesium deficiency .... J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., 28(4):897-902.

8. Garlic Powder

The ability of garlic to help promote healthy levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL, platelet adhesiveness and fibrinolytic activity combine to render this healthful herb the potential capability to significantly support a heart-healthy lifestyle¹. Garlic has also been shown to support healthy blood pressure levels, a property which is attributed to the relaxing effect of the active components on the blood vessels².

1. Jain, A.K. (1993). Am. J. Med. 94:632.
2. McMahon, F.G. et al. (1993). Pharmacotherapy, 13(4):406.

9. Bioperine^®

Bioperine^® is a standardized extract obtained from black pepper, containing not less than 95% piperine. The product is a natural bioavailability enhancer for nutrients and is proven to improve the uptake and utilization of several nutritional supplements, including vitamins, antioxidants and minerals^1.2.

1. Majeed, M., et al. United States Patent #s. 5,536,506 (1996) and 5,744,161 (1998).
2. Guido, S. et al. (1998). Planta Medica 64: 1-4.

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