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Heart Health Products
By Luigi Gratton M.D., M.P.H. Vice President, Medical Affairs and Education
Dr. Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H., and Herbalife’s vice president of medical affairs and education, answers your questions about our heart health products.
Q: What is Alpha Lipoic Acid and how does it support the heart?
A:
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), an ingredient in Niteworks,
is a potent antioxidant first discovered in the 1950s and later recognized in 1988 for a variety of
health-promoting activities. ALA works in the mitochondria, the body’s
energy-producing cells, where it has been shown to protect the DNA from
damage. Many antioxidants, like Vitamin C, work well in areas of the body where
there is water, while others, like Vitamin E, work well in areas of fat. ALA has
the unique capability to work in both water and fat, and, moreover, helps to
recycle our natural Vitamins C and E. In the heart, ALA helps protect the
cardiovascular system from free radical damage.
Q: If Nitric Oxide is a gas, why does Niteworks™ come in powder form?
A:
Herbalife developed Niteworks
with Dr. Lou Ignarro, who won the Nobel
Prize in Medicine. Dr. Ignarro’s research showed that Nitric Oxide helps to
keep blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation.* His
research further showed that Nitric Oxide enhances blood flow, supporting
function of the heart, brain and other organs.* His additional research has
shown that the combination of two amino acids, L-Arginine and L-Citrulline,
helps to support Nitric Oxide production in the body. Herbalife developed
Niteworks as a powder with these two amino acids. This product also
contains Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamin E for antioxidant protection.*
Q: How does garlic contribute to cardiovascular health?
A:
Garlic has long been recognized as a high-quality supplement to support
healthy circulation and a healthy heart. One of the key active components
is called Allicin, which helps to support cholesterol lowering, antioxidant,
blood thinning and antimicrobial activity. Garlic supplements should be
specially coated to be effective because stomach acid inhibits activity.
Herbalife developed Mega Garlic Plus
with an enteric coating to safely pass through the stomach for full absorption.*
| * These statements
have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Heart Disease at a Glance
- Heart disease is the number-one killer of American men and women.
- Obesity is one of the leading causes of heart disease.
- High cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease.
- Women are half as likely as men to survive a first heart attack.
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