Key Compounds of Cardium

Vitamin K-2 (certified as MK-7)

Vitamin K2 has thirteen forms or isomers known as menaquinones. Published research has shown that one of these menaquinones, in particular, menaquinone-7 (MK-7), helps transport calcium out of the blood and also arteries and into bone. Population (epidemiological) studies have shown that when K2 levels are high, osteoporosis and hardening of the arteries is lower as compared to people with lower levels of K2. How does MK-7 help to build bone and inhibit or reverse calcification in arteries? Scientists do not know all the mechanisms involved, but they have found out that vitamin K2 plays a role in the production of two proteins — osteocalcin and matrix Gla protein (MGP) — that are crucial players in the creation of dense bone and maintenance of its structural integrity. MGP has also been shown to inhibit calcification of arteries. It is MK-7's ability to prevent and even reverse calcification of blood vessels that led to its inclusion in the MyCardium formula.

Advanced CoQ10 (Hi-Q10); 300% more bioavailable

CoQ10 is made and used by the body to produce energy for cells, and also acts as an antioxidant or free radical scavenger. Not surprisingly, CoQ10 is highly concentrated in heart muscle cells due to their continuous need for energy. When CoQ10 levels decline in the heart, the organ can weaken resulting in congestive heart failure. Indeed, congestive heart failure has been strongly correlated with low blood and tissue levels of CoQ10. The greater the CoQ10 deficiency, the worst the degree of heart failure To-date no less than nine placebo controlled studies on the treatment of heart disease with CoQ10 have been done, all of which demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of CoQ10 Obviously, supplementation of CoQ10 in aging persons is a wise precaution against development of congestive heart failure . which is why it is a prominent ingredient in MyCardium.

Italian Grape Seed Extract

Grape seed extract is rich in compounds called proanthocyanidins that many researchers feel strengthens blood vessel walls and helps prevent damaged veins and such from leaking blood. They base this on a combination of laboratory, animal and human case studies. In addition, there are compounds in grape seed extract that appear to block the effects of enzymes that process dietary fats including cholesterol. As a result, less fat may be absorbed.