Nutritional Information

Cinnechol is made with clinically-proven all-natural ingredients, some of which have been recognized for centuries for their potent healing properties:

Artichoke Leaf Extract — A common component of European aperitifs for improved digestion, artichoke enhances digestion of fats. It not only helps to lower cholesterol, but it can be of benefit for gallstones and liver function. Scientists have studied cynarin, a flavonoid found in artichoke leaf, and found it to have anti-oxidant properties, which is a key to ensuring cardiovascular health. Cynarin has shown in lab tests to increase the body's production of nitric oxide. Increased nitric oxide results in enhanced circulation, which benefits the entire cardiovascular system and can help prevent future problems.

Turmeric — A member of the ginger family that is used extensively in Indian and other Asian cuisines, turmeric contains curcumin, which enhances the digestion of fats and helps with cholesterol metabolism. Curcumin is a powerful anti-oxidant that helps to protect cellular integrity, including that of the interior walls of arteries. Excessive oxidation, especially of fats, can lead to damage and plaque build-up inside blood vessels. In addition, curcumin has been researched for its ability to decrease inflammatory markers. Excess inflammation is thought to be a key risk factor in the occurrence of both heart attack and stroke.

Green Tea — One of the most popular beverages worldwide, green tea contains several beneficial compounds including epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG. This unique substance is responsible for many of green tea's healing properties. EGCG has been shown to be an anti-oxidant, an anti-inflammatory and a metabolic enhancer. All of these factors contribute to improved cardiovascular function. Evidence from studies has clearly shown that EGCG inhibits the intestinal absorption of dietary fats. This has directly resulted in lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Also, because EGCG has the ability to naturally increase the basal metabolic rate, patients studied with this extract had lowered blood fat levels, reduced blood pressure, and a decrease in body weight, all vital factors for a healthy heart.

Coenzyme Q10 — A co-enzyme also known as ubiquinone, CoQ10 is found virtually everywhere in the body and is vital to the function and energy metabolism of every cell. It is manufactured by the body, but rarely in sufficient quantities, especially as we age. CoQ10, originally isolated in beef heart, is now produced through a natural fermentation process. It has shown a strong ability to strengthen the heart muscle and improve circulatory health, and many studies have concluded that taking supplemental CoQ10 can both help prevent and improve cardiac insufficiency. CoQ10 is a powerful anti-oxidant that acts to protect the cells from oxidative damage, including oxidation of fats inside the body. Fat peroxidation is one of the major causes of the build-up of artery clogging plaque and in the formation of clots.

Hawthorne Berry — Well known as a cardiac tonic, hawthorne berry is used alone and in combination formulas for its contribution to strengthening heart function. Because of its ability to tonify tissues, hawthorne berry can be used to help prevent future problems and for improvement of overall cardiovascular health.

Policosanol — Found in both sugar cane and rice, policosanol has been studied with double-blind placebo controlled tests for its ability to lower total cholesterol. With a relatively small dose, after eight weeks it significantly reduced total cholesterol and was well-tolerated. Policosanol has proven as effective as common statin drugs typically used to lower total and LDL cholesterol and proven far safer regarding side effects. Other studies have demonstrated policosanol's ability to decrease the viscosity of the blood, allowing circulation to improve.

Guggulesterones — Commonly known as oleogum resin from the guggul tree in Central Asia, its medicinal properties are documented in ancient Ayurvedic texts to treat high cholesterol, atherosclerosis (a build-up of plaque in the arteries), rheumatism, and obesity. Studies have shown guggul is capable of helping to maintain balanced cholesterol and it has been shown to be a strong inhibitor of nuclear factor - kappaB, a key regulator of inflammation.

Red Yeast Rice — A rice that has been fermented by red yeast, monascus purpureus, it has been used for hundreds of years in Asia as a food preservative and natural colorant. Red yeast rice has also been used for over 1000 years in China for medicinal purposes. Red yeast rice has undergone many studies, including placebo-controlled studies, which have proven it can help lower total cholesterol levels and LDL levels, and improve HDL to LDL levels.

Lecithin — A common food that is beneficial for improving the digestion of fats, lecithin acts like bile (produced in the gall bladder) by emulsifying ingested fats. This allows fat enzymes to act for more complete digestion. Many digestive complaints emanate from poor fat digestion, including indigestion and constipation. Improving the digestion and assimilation of ingested fats leads to better overall health and better circulatory health.

Cayenne — Like garlic, cayenne pepper is one of the most popular spices worldwide. It is a tremendous warming stimulant that improves blood flow and decreases blood viscosity, essential to good circulation. Because of this quality, cayenne is traditionally used to enhance the absorption and effectiveness of other nutrients. Cayenne improves digestion, is great for treating the common cold, and in spite of its heating nature, is a time-tested remedy used to treat ulcers.

Garlic — A spice used for centuries as a seasoning, garlic is also one of the most relevant natural remedies in existence. It helps with both prevention and treatment to bolster immunity, metabolism, respiration, flexibility, intestinal function and circulation. When taken internally, garlic improves both the volume and speed of blood flow. It does this by increasing the diameter of the blood vessels and decreasing the viscosity or "thickness" of the blood. Garlic is a key ingredient to both maintain healthy circulation and to prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular disease.

Niacin — Also known as vitamin B-3, niacin is essential to life and is found in dairy products, poultry, fish, lean meats, nuts, legumes and eggs. Niacin assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy. Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin not stored in the body, so a daily supply is needed to maintain health. Numerous studies have proven that niacin can improve cardiovascular function including blood flow by dilating arterial diameter and decreasing the viscosity of the blood. Niacin has also shown an ability to reduce inflammation, and improve the composition of HDL (good) cholesterol while helping to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Finally, niacin can exert a protective effect on the heart muscle as well as improve recovery of a heart that has experienced previous damage.

Folic Acid — A B-vitamin essential for the body to make healthy new cells, all people need folic acid. Foods that contain high levels of folic acid include leafy green vegetables, fruits, legumes and nuts. Folic acid along with vitamin B-12 is known to help reduce levels of homocysteine, a marker for future heart disease in the blood.

Vitamin B-12 — Vitamin B-12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin needed on a daily basis found in such foods as fish, shellfish, meat, and dairy products. B-12 is vital for healthy nerves and blood cells, and for DNA synthesis. B-12 has been shown experimentally to be beneficial for fighting fatigue and improving cholesterol levels. It is also helpful for protecting the body against certain risk factors that indicate a potential for cardiovascular problems, including thrombosis and atherosclerosis.

Selenium — One of the most deficient minerals in the human diet worldwide, selenium helps maintain or restore elasticity of tissue helping to ensure youthful vitality. It is also required for prostaglandin formation to assist with keeping blood pressure normal and prevent abnormal viscosity of the blood. Selenium can help with cardiovascular problems including decreasing LDL (bad) cholesterol and increasing HDL (good) cholesterol.

Green Formula — Made up of wheat grass and barley grass, this combination of whole foods is a rich source of naturally occurring nutrients including amino acids, vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, enzymes, phyto chemicals and chlorophyll. All of these nutrients help to cleanse and detoxify the body and improve oxygenation of tissues. Detoxification helps to promote healthy cholesterol levels and improve circulation. Greens naturally assist with improving both liver and gall bladder function, two elements that strongly affect blood fat metabolism.

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