Natural active ingredient for healthy blood circulation* Cardio Care contains a high standardised content of cocoa flavanols to support vascular health*. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended the following health claim for cocoa flavanols: „Cocoa flavanols promote the elasticity of the blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow“. The cocoa flavanols contained in Cardio Care inducie an increase in nitric oxide (NO) from the endothelium into the blood. As a result it dilates the blood vessels and improves the blood circulation. NO relaxes the smooth muscles of the vessels. This means that cocoa flavanols improve the blood flow. Also the pressure can also be improved by the regeneration of endothelial function, because the increased release of the vessels are dilated by the increased release of NO.
10 good reasons for Cardio Care Dr. Wolz 1 Per daily dose 200 mg natural, standardised, therapeutic-grade cocoa fl avanols. 2 Direct effect on vascular endothelium - for vascular health and healthy blood fl ow. 3 Effect confirmed by gold standard studies 4 Officially recognised by the European Food Safety Authority‘s Health Claim EFSA 5 Manufacturing process preserves 80% of the cocoa flavanols normally destroyed in the cocoa manufacturing process. 6 Allows cocoa to be given without caloric load 7 No side effects 8 Necessary degree of polymerisation is ensured, i.e. cocoa flavanols remain intact even after being mixed with other foods (e.g. milk). 9 Vegan and without questionable additives and fillers such as magnesium stearate or titanium dioxide 10 Constant monitoring for residues by independent laboratories
Cocoa flavanols for Vascular elasticity* COCOA FLAVANOLS AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH According to the German Nutrition Society (DGE), flavonoids are associated with a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Dark chocolate in particular has been the subject of many studies. The proportion of flavonoids belonging to the group of flavanols is particularly high here. The flavanol epicatechin which, according to a Harvard study, has a significant positive effect on cardiovascular health.1 By improving endothelial or vascular health, better blood flow can be achieved, which not only supports but is of particular importance for cardiovascular health. Healthy blood flow is important for the transport of oxygen and nutrients, especially in the capillary flow area, and for organ functions. Healthy blood circulation and good endothelial function reduce plaque formation and improve cognitive performance. The better the blood, the more efficient the removal of metabolic waste products, the higher the energy turnover and the shorter the recovery time from injury. However, the recommendation to consume cocoa drinks or chocolate is not recommended for large patient groups (diabetic patients, patients with metabolic syndrome) due to the high sugar content and the high energy of approximately 500 kcal/100 g: The consumption of one bar of chocolate a day would lead to a weight gain of about 1 kg in 14 days! The consumption of dark chocolate is better because of its high flavanol content. However, due to the technological processing of the cocoa (fermentation, drying and roasting), the valuable flavanols are removed from the cocoa powder. Therefore the content in in the various chocolates varies greatly. In addition the flavanol content varies depending on the origin of the cocoa. Due to the different climatic conditions, the cocoa content declared on chocolates and cocoa beverages must not be equated with the flavanol content. In addition, the effect of the flavanols can be impaired by the simultaneous consumption of other foods (e.g. milk). A standardised administration of cocoa flavanols is not possible. In addition, several studies clearly indicate that the protective effect on the endothelium is significantly better with sugar-free cocoa than with regular cocoa..
CARDIO CARE: HIGH QUALITY COCOA FLAVANOLS Cardio Care was developed in order to be able to use the cocoa flavanols in a targeted manner. The natural, concentrated cocoa powder used in Cardio Care is a new, special process that makes it possible to obtain very high flavanols in the cocoa powder: In Cardio Care 80% of the flavanols remain in the raw cocoa, which are mainly destroyed by conventional production methods. In addition, the necessary degree of polymerisation is guaranteed. Because only with this characterisation, the preparation is effective and is not affected by mixing it with milk. Cardio Care contains a standardised cocoa powder with 200 mg flavanols per daily dose.
