Ask the Doctors - Cardiovascular Health
Q & A with Lou Ignarro, Ph.D.
& Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H.
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Q: WHY IS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH SO IMPORTANT?
A: Your cardiovascular system is literally at the heart of your overall health. Maintaining it is crucial for a variety of reasons. It gives you energy and the ability to keep up with the daily demands of life. A healthy cardiovascular system is also essential for mental clarity and protecting you against stress. Additionally, cardiovascular health contributes to overall vitality.
Q: WHAT KINDS OF THINGS CAN I DO TO IMPROVE MY CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH?
A: There are several things you can, and should, incorporate into your life to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. Exercise is crucial. Brisk walks, sit-ups, light weight training, swimming and biking are all excellent, low-impact and efficient exercises for any fitness level. The important thing is to do something every day. Another important factor is proper eating - and that means getting the right amount of essential vitamins and other nutrients, as well as antioxidants.
Q: HOW DOES HERBALIFE® CORE COMPLEX HELP IMPROVE HEART HEALTH?
A: Herbalife® Core Complex targets four key indicators of heart health: cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine and oxidative stress. Taking Core Complex is a great way to give your cardiovascular system the nutrition it needs every day. Whatever you do to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, the important thing to remember is to make it a priority. Exercise regularly, eat right and keep stress to a minimum. Your health depends on it.
Q: WHAT IS ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, AND HOW DOES IT SUPPORT THE HEART?
A: Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), an ingredient in Herbalife’s Niteworks®, is a potent antioxidant first discovered in the 1950s and later recognized in 1988 for a variety of health-promoting activities. ALA works in the mitochondria, the body’s energy-producing cells, where it has been shown to protect the DNA from damage. Many antioxidants, like Vitamin C, work well in areas of the body where there is water, while others, like Vitamin E, work well in areas of fat. ALA has the unique capability to work in both water and fat, and, moreover, helps to recycle our natural Vitamins C and E. In the heart, ALA helps protect the cardiovascular system from free radical damage.
Q: IF NITRIC OXIDE IS A GAS, WHY DOES NITEWORKS® COME IN POWDER FORM?
A: Herbalife developed Niteworks®, informed by the research of Dr. Lou Ignarro, a Nobel Laureate in Medicine. Dr. Ignarro’s research showed that Nitric Oxide helps to keep blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation. His research further showed that Nitric Oxide enhances blood flow, supporting function of the heart, brain and other organs. His additional research has shown that the combination of two amino acids, arginine and citrulline, helps to support Nitric Oxide production in the body. Herbalife developed Niteworks® as a powder with these two amino acids. This product also contains alpha lipoic acid and Vitamin E for antioxidant protection.*
Q: HOW DOES GARLIC CONTRIBUTE TO CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH?
A: Garlic has long been recognized as a high-quality supplement to support healthy circulation and a healthy heart. One of the key active components is called allicin, which helps to support cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, blood-thinning and antimicrobial activities. Garlic supplements should be specially coated to be effective because stomach acid inhibits activity. Herbalife developed Mega Garlic Plus with an enteric coating to safely pass through the stomach for full absorption.
Q & A with Lou Ignarro, Ph.D.
& Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H.
Printable Version
Q: WHY IS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH SO IMPORTANT?
A: Your cardiovascular system is literally at the heart of your overall health. Maintaining it is crucial for a variety of reasons. It gives you energy and the ability to keep up with the daily demands of life. A healthy cardiovascular system is also essential for mental clarity and protecting you against stress. Additionally, cardiovascular health contributes to overall vitality.
Q: WHAT KINDS OF THINGS CAN I DO TO IMPROVE MY CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH?
A: There are several things you can, and should, incorporate into your life to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. Exercise is crucial. Brisk walks, sit-ups, light weight training, swimming and biking are all excellent, low-impact and efficient exercises for any fitness level. The important thing is to do something every day. Another important factor is proper eating - and that means getting the right amount of essential vitamins and other nutrients, as well as antioxidants.
Q: HOW DOES HERBALIFE® CORE COMPLEX HELP IMPROVE HEART HEALTH?
A: Herbalife® Core Complex targets four key indicators of heart health: cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine and oxidative stress. Taking Core Complex is a great way to give your cardiovascular system the nutrition it needs every day. Whatever you do to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, the important thing to remember is to make it a priority. Exercise regularly, eat right and keep stress to a minimum. Your health depends on it.
Q: WHAT IS ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, AND HOW DOES IT SUPPORT THE HEART?
A: Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), an ingredient in Herbalife’s Niteworks®, is a potent antioxidant first discovered in the 1950s and later recognized in 1988 for a variety of health-promoting activities. ALA works in the mitochondria, the body’s energy-producing cells, where it has been shown to protect the DNA from damage. Many antioxidants, like Vitamin C, work well in areas of the body where there is water, while others, like Vitamin E, work well in areas of fat. ALA has the unique capability to work in both water and fat, and, moreover, helps to recycle our natural Vitamins C and E. In the heart, ALA helps protect the cardiovascular system from free radical damage.
Q: IF NITRIC OXIDE IS A GAS, WHY DOES NITEWORKS® COME IN POWDER FORM?
A: Herbalife developed Niteworks®, informed by the research of Dr. Lou Ignarro, a Nobel Laureate in Medicine. Dr. Ignarro’s research showed that Nitric Oxide helps to keep blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation. His research further showed that Nitric Oxide enhances blood flow, supporting function of the heart, brain and other organs. His additional research has shown that the combination of two amino acids, arginine and citrulline, helps to support Nitric Oxide production in the body. Herbalife developed Niteworks® as a powder with these two amino acids. This product also contains alpha lipoic acid and Vitamin E for antioxidant protection.*
Q: HOW DOES GARLIC CONTRIBUTE TO CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH?
A: Garlic has long been recognized as a high-quality supplement to support healthy circulation and a healthy heart. One of the key active components is called allicin, which helps to support cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, blood-thinning and antimicrobial activities. Garlic supplements should be specially coated to be effective because stomach acid inhibits activity. Herbalife developed Mega Garlic Plus with an enteric coating to safely pass through the stomach for full absorption.
