Cardiovascular Support
€ 39,95
NGD Care Cardiovascular Support supports the heart and blood vessels of dogs and cats. Taurine, L-carnitine, and liposomal CoQ10 support heart muscle energy metabolism, magnesium supports heart rhythm, and hawthorn, olive leaf, and L-arginine support circulation.
Suitable for: older dogs and cats, breeds predisposed to heart problems, and as a supplement alongside regular heart medication. Core supplement of the NGD Care heart protocol, in consultation with the vet.
- Core supplement of the NGD Care heart protocol, in consultation with the vet
- Taurine, L-carnitine, and liposomal CoQ10 for heart muscle energy
- Magnesium contributes to a normal heart rhythm
- Hawthorn, olive leaf, and L-arginine support blood flow
- Supplement alongside regular heart medication, never a replacement
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Description
Short summary
This supplement helps with: supporting the heart and blood vessels in older dogs and cats, in breeds predisposed to heart problems, and alongside regular heart medication. Use in consultation with the vet.
How does Cardiovascular Support work for the heart and blood vessels?
The heart muscle constantly uses energy, largely derived from burning fatty acids in the mitochondria. If this energy supply falters, the heart muscle loses strength. Cardiovascular Support supports the heart on three levels: heart muscle cell energy, blood vessels, and protection against oxidative stress.
Taurine and L-carnitine are essential for the heart muscle. L-carnitine transports fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are converted into energy. In some dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), low taurine or carnitine levels have been found, including in certain breeds and diets. For cats, taurine is an essential amino acid: a deficiency leads to heart muscle problems. Liposomal CoQ10 is indispensable in the energy production of the heart muscle cell and has been studied in humans with heart failure. Magnesium, as highly absorbable bisglycinate, contributes to normal muscle function and heart rhythm.
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) supports coronary artery blood flow and the heart’s pumping power. L-arginine is the building block of nitric oxide (NO), which helps blood vessels relax. Olive leaf extract (oleuropein) and hibiscus support normal blood pressure in human studies.
Cardiovascular Support is part of the NGD Vet Pro Line: the foundation of the heart protocol in one supplement, used under the guidance of a vet.
What does this supplement do?
- Core supplement of the NGD Care heart protocol, in consultation with the vet
- Supports heart muscle energy metabolism via taurine, L-carnitine, and CoQ10
- Contributes to normal heart function and heart rhythm via magnesium
- Supports flexible blood vessels and circulation via hawthorn, olive leaf, and L-arginine
- Liposomal CoQ10 for better absorption
- Supplement to regular heart medication, never a replacement, always in consultation with the vet
When do you see results?
Heart support is a long-term approach. From a systems biology perspective, taurine, carnitine, and CoQ10 build up in the heart muscle over weeks. The effect is measured by stamina and vet check-ups, not by a quick change.
Build-up of taurine, carnitine, and CoQ10 in the heart muscle.
Increased stamina and energy during walks in some animals.
Heart check-up at the vet: ultrasound, blood pressure, and taurine testing where necessary.
Long-term daily use, alongside any medication and periodic check-ups.
Coughing, shortness of breath, rapid breathing at rest, or fainting? Go to the vet immediately. Questions about use? Contact us via our app or email, or schedule an intake with integrative vet Stefan Veenstra via NatuurlijkGezondeDieren.nl.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does Cardiovascular Support replace heart medication?
No, never. It is a supplement alongside diagnostics and medication, always in consultation with the vet.
Can Cardiovascular Support be used alongside pimobendan or ACE inhibitors?
Discuss this with the vet. Hibiscus, olive leaf, and L-arginine can further lower blood pressure, and hawthorn can affect the action of digoxin.
When is taurine extra important?
Always for cats, as taurine is essential for them. For dogs with DCM, especially in breeds or diets where low taurine levels are known.
When do you use Cardiovascular Support alone and when the heart protocol?
Cardiovascular Support is always used in consultation with the vet. On its own, it is suitable for seniors or breeds predisposed to heart problems. For a diagnosed heart condition, the full Heart Support Protocol is the foundation, with Cardiovascular Support as the core supplement, alongside diagnostics and medication.
Can Cardiovascular Support be used together with a protocol?
Yes. Cardiovascular Support can be combined with any NGD Care protocol, including the Gut Recovery Protocol. Within the heart support protocol, Cardiovascular Support is the core supplement.
Why NGD Care Cardiovascular Support?
| Characteristic | NGD Care | Medium supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism of action | Heart muscle energy (taurine, L-carnitine, CoQ10), heart rhythm (magnesium), and circulation (hawthorn, olive leaf, L-arginine, hibiscus) | Often only taurine or CoQ10 |
| Form of | Capsule with only active ingredients | Chew snack or tablet: often 40-70% flavors and fillers |
| Unique synergistic formulation | ✅ Yes: eight complementary substances in one formula | ❌ Often a single ingredient |
| Scientifically backed | ✅ Yes: taurine and L-carnitine studied in DCM in dogs and cats, CoQ10 human studies in heart failure, other ingredients human and mechanistic | Varies |
| Human Grade quality | ✅ | Often not |
| Clean & Green Label | ✅ Free from synthetic fillers, flavourings and fragrances, as well as animal by-products | Rarely |
| Part of systemic protocol | ✅ Yes: core supplement of the heart protocol, under the guidance of a vet | ❌ Standalone supplements |
| Developed by veterinarian | ✅ Stefan Veenstra DVM | Rarely |
| Personal guidance | ✅ Intake possible via Naturally Healthy Animals | ❌ Not available |
Comparison based on common heart supplements for dogs and cats on the Dutch market.
Core supplement of a protocol
Cardiovascular Support is the core supplement of the NGD Care heart protocol. It bundles the foundation of that protocol into one capsule: heart muscle energy, heart rhythm, and circulation. The protocol is intended for vets or followed in consultation with your own vet, with diagnostics such as ultrasound and blood pressure as the starting and measuring points.
Works well with
Cardiovascular Support supports the heart muscle and blood vessels. The supplements below strengthen inflammation balance, mitochondria, and kidneys.
O-Mega Blend (Calanus oil)
Omega-3 has been studied in dogs with heart failure, including for muscle loss and rhythm disturbances. A logical foundation alongside Cardiovascular Support.
Longevity Support
NAD+ supports the mitochondria, the powerhouses the heart muscle needs continuously. Relevant for older animals.
Renal Support
The heart and kidneys strongly influence each other. In older animals with a heart problem, kidney function deserves extra attention.
Liposomal Glutathione
The heart muscle is sensitive to oxidative stress. Glutathione supports the antioxidant protection of the heart muscle cell.
Want to know more about the science behind this supplement?
Stefan Veenstra DVM explains how taurine, carnitine, and CoQ10 support heart muscle energy and what research on DCM shows.
Developed and clinically substantiated by Stefan Veenstra DVM, integrative veterinarian and founder of NGD Care. More about Stefan →
This information is educational in nature and does not replace a veterinary consultation. Do not use in case of low blood pressure. Hawthorn can affect the action of heart medication such as digoxin, and hibiscus, olive leaf, and L-arginine can enhance blood pressure lowering drugs: always use alongside medication in consultation with the vet.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- taurine, L-carnitine, CoQ10, Crataegus, hibiscus, magnesium, olive leaf, L-arginine
- Composition per capsule
- 100 mg taurine
- 67 mg L-carnitine
- 60 mg olive leaf extract (≥20% oleuropein)
- 50 mg Crataegus monogyna extract
- 50 mg L-arginine
- 34 mg hibiscus extract
- 25 mg magnesium bisglycinate
- 17 mg liposomal CoQ10
Dosage and use
- Dosage dog and cat
- Start with therapeutic dosage
- 1 capsule per 10 kg body weight 2x daily (max. 6-8 weeks in consultation with a veterinarian).
- Maintenance Dosing
- 1 capsule per 10 kg body weight 1x daily
- Start with therapeutic dosage
- Manual
- Capsule can be given whole or opened and mixed with food.
- Contraindications
- Low blood pressure (hypotension).
- Cats with feline herpesvirus (FHV-1): L-arginine is a growth factor for the herpesvirus and can trigger flare-ups. Only in consultation with the vet.
- Severe renal insufficiency: magnesium is excreted via the kidneys. Only in consultation with the vet.
- Side effects
- Rarely mild gastrointestinal complaints. In sensitive animals, a slight drop in blood pressure, noticeable as lethargy. Report this to the vet.
- Interactions
- Digoxin: hawthorn can enhance the effect. Only in consultation with the vet.
- Pimobendan: hawthorn has a slight positive effect on pumping power; the effects can be additive. Can be combined in consultation.
- Blood pressure lowering drugs (benazepril, enalapril, amlodipine): hibiscus, olive leaf, and L-arginine can further lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.
- Diuretics (furosemide, spironolactone): hibiscus has a mild diuretic effect. L-arginine together with spironolactone or an ACE inhibitor can increase potassium. Monitor potassium.
- Antiplatelet drugs and blood thinners (clopidogrel in cats with HCM): olive leaf can theoretically enhance the effect. CoQ10 may reduce the effectiveness of warfarin in humans.
- Insulin: olive leaf extract can lower blood sugar. Monitor glucose in diabetic animals.
- Tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones: magnesium can reduce absorption. Separate by at least 2 hours.
Disclaimer
- This product is a dietary supplement and not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and varied balanced diet.
- The products are not medicines and cannot be used as medicines, but as a dietary supplement. In case of illness or other medical condition, always consult a veterinarian before use.
- Dietary supplements may have interactions and side effects with regular medications.
- Keep out of reach of young children.
- Consult an expert before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use and illness.