Vitamin D3

Vitamin D, in its biologically active form of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), may help maintain normal blood pressure, according to data from numerous studies. One large scale analysis of 283,537 people from 2013 that showed for each 10 mg/ml increase in a person’s vitamin D levels, they had increasing better blood pressure health.

The reason for Vitamin D3’s link with healthy blood pressure may be due to how it clears calcium from the blood stream. (Excess calcium, if not properly absorbed in the bones, may pile up in the blood vessels.

Vitamin D3, generated by sunlight, is found in very few sources of food, which is why so many doctors now prescribe Vitamin D supplements. The key is to get the right “biologically active” form of D3 rather than the more common variety Vitamin D2. Each capsule of Heartzest™ includes the active form Vitamin D3.

Vitamin K2

Vitamin K2 also supports healthy arteries by transporting calcium into the bones and out of blood vessels. Not to be confused with Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), which is common in many fruits and vegetables. Vitamin K2 (menaquinone ) is harder to obtain from dietary sources (it’s commonly found in animal livers), which is why many researchers suggest supplementation.
But be warned – Vitamin K2 itself comes in thirteen different varieties, only 3 of which – MK-7, MK-8 and MK-9 – have been shown to really support the arteries and overall cardiovascular health.

Every capsule of Heartzest™ includes the effective MK-7 variety.

Potassium

Potassium is an electrolyte that helps to regulate proper nerve function and acts as a natural diuretic – but without the damaging side effects of prescription drug diuretics, which can drain your body of vital nutrients like zinc.

Potassium supplementation can support blood pressure by balancing out high sodium levels.

The Potassium in Heartzest™ is paired with aspartic acid to aid in its cell-energetic properties.

Magnesium

Magnesium is responsible for over 325 enzymatic processes in the body, including maintaining a steady heart rate and relaxing blood vessels – but it’s estimated that up to 80% of Americans are deficient in it. One study showed that magnesium supplementation was associated with better blood pressure maintenance.

Each capsule of Heartzest™ uses dimagnesium malate, a form of magnesium that is more absorbed by the body, and so has less of a “laxative effect”. (In contrast, the cheapest form of magnesium, Magnesium oxide, is only 4% absorbed by the body.)

Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid

The family of B Vitamins may help to maintain healthy blood pressure by promoting normal metabolism of homocysteine, a natural by-product of animal protein digestion that can impact arterial health. Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Folic Acid can help promote healthy homocysteine levels in the body.

The famous 2003 Framingham Study found a link between blood pressure and homocysteine levels.

Each of these three B vitamins also provides several other benefits, including:

Vitamin B6

The body uses Vitamin B6 to create energy and may also boost mood through its role in production of the “feel good” neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. It also helps to produce melatonin, used by your body to regulate your internal clock and create longer, deeper sleep cycles.

Each tablet of Heartzest™ uses a coenzyme form of Vitamin B6 called Pyridoxyl-5-Phosphate or “P5P.” P5P can be immediately used by your body (other forms of Vitamin B supplements must first be converted into P5P).

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 helps convert glucose into energy for your cells, so Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause sluggishness and depression. Vitamin B12 also helps to maintain healthy nerve and red blood cells.

Heartzest™ contains a “biologically active” form of Vitamin B12 called Methylcobalamin, the natural kind used in the body. (If you look carefully at the fine print on commonly sold multivitamin bottles, you’ll see the Vitamin B12 listed as cyanocobalamin, which is a synthetic form that must first be converted by the body to be used).

Folic Acid

Popularly known to prevent birth defects, folic acid also helps create new DNA and healthy red blood cells.

Each capsule of Heartzest™ uses the most biologically active form of folic acid, known as 5-MTHF (5-methyltetrahydrofolate) – this is the form of folic acid naturally found in the body, which means its ready for use right away. Hailed as the “fourth generation of folic acid”, 5-MTHF has higher solubility, which increases its bioavailability.