In our October issue, we reveal how you can do something positive for your heart and which two essential amino acids can improve your life.
What the heart desires
As we get older, the heart and blood vessels can develop symptoms of wear and tear – an unhealthy lifestyle accelerates their progression. These symptoms may lead to arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure and heart attack, which is why it is important to provide our heart and blood vessels with the best-possible support.
A healthy diet, giving up nicotine, getting enough exercise and preventing stress are key factors for a healthy cardiovascular system. Nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C and magnesium can also play a significant role. For example, potassium helps to maintain normal blood pressure and supports muscular function. Vitamin C helps collagen formation, which is important for healthy blood vessels. And magnesium can dilate blood vessels, protecting them from calcification.
If you are looking for a product to support your cardiovascular system, we recommend our cardiovascular capsules. With an optimal blend of potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, selenium and hawthorn berry powder, the capsules can help you support your heart health.
Natural at heart
Horse chestnuts contain an active ingredient called aescin, which can help to improve circulation and promote blood flow in the veins. By improving blood flow, it can help with various signs of vein problems such as varicose veins, and swollen or tired legs. A healthy circulatory system is vital for heart health in general.
Red vine leaf is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants, which can have an anti-inflammatory effect. Its positive effects on blood vessels contribute to strengthening the vein walls and improving circulation. It can also help to reduce oedema (water retention) and alleviate swelling.
We would be happy to create a customised recipe for you using these active ingredients!
Did you know ...
... that the typical heart symbol can be traced back to a stylistic representation of ivy and fig leaves? In ancient Greek and Rome, ivy was considered to be the symbol of eternal love due to its longevity. The human heart actually has a different shape.
Versatile amino acids
In this section, we would like to highlight the importance of the amino acids lysine and tryptophan for specific symptoms and conditions. Amino acids are components of proteins and play a major role in many biological processes in our body.
Lysine is an essential amino acid that our body cannot produce itself and so needs to be absorbed from food. Lysine has a range of health benefits, particularly for viral diseases such as herpes. Studies have shown that lysine can suppress the replication of the herpes virus, thereby helping to prevent and treat herpes outbreaks.
What’s more, lysine can support the immune system and promote collagen formation, which is important for healthy skin, bones and connective tissue. It also plays a role in the production of L-carnitine, which is important for the energy metabolism and fat burning.
Tryptophan is also an essential amino acid and serves as a precursor in the production of serotonin, a key neurotransmitter that regulates our mood, sleep and general well-being. Tryptophan can help in the treatment of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, as it increases serotonin production in the brain.
Additionally, tryptophan plays an active role in the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates our circadian rhythm. An adequate tryptophan intake can also help to improve sleep quality and reduce sleep disturbances.
Biohealth’s amino acid capsules contain lysine and tryptophan in a balanced and consistent quantity, in addition to other amino acids, vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12 and folic acid.