Cardiovascular Support
€ 39,95
NGD Care Cardiovascular Support is a complementary feed for dogs and cats with taurine, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, hawthorn, olive leaf, hibiscus, L-arginine, and magnesium. Cardiovascular Support is formulated for the heart and blood vessels. Use it in consultation with your veterinarian.
- Contains taurine, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, L-arginine, and magnesium.
- Contains extracts of hawthorn, olive leaf, and hibiscus.
- You can also open the capsule and mix it with food.
- Use Cardiovascular Support in consultation with your veterinarian.
- Supplement alongside regular heart medication, never a replacement
Description
QUICK SUMMARY
Cardiovascular Support is a complementary feed for dogs and cats with taurine, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, hawthorn, olive leaf, hibiscus, L-arginine, and magnesium. This supplement is formulated for the heart and blood vessels. Use it in consultation with your veterinarian.
What’s in this supplement?
Each capsule contains 100 mg taurine, 67 mg L-carnitine, 60 mg olive leaf extract (minimum 20% oleuropein), 50 mg Crataegus monogyna extract (hawthorn), 50 mg L-arginine, 34 mg hibiscus extract, 25 mg magnesium bisglycinate, and 17 mg liposomal coenzyme Q10.
What does Cardiovascular Support do?
The heart works day and night and always needs energy for this. Cardiovascular Support combines substances from that energy production with plants and is formulated for the heart and blood vessels. Always use it in consultation with your veterinarian.
The biochemistry per ingredient
L-carnitine
The heart muscle mainly gets its energy from fatty acids. L-carnitine transports those fatty acids into the mitochondria, the cell’s energy factories.
Coenzyme Q10
In the mitochondria, coenzyme Q10 passes on electrons in the chain that creates the energy carrier ATP.
Taurine
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is abundant in the heart muscle. Cats must get it from their diet because they do not produce enough of it themselves.
L-arginine
The body uses this amino acid to produce nitric oxide, a signaling substance in the blood vessel walls.
Hawthorn, olive leaf, and hibiscus
Hawthorn contains flavonoids and proanthocyanidins . Olive leaf contains oleuropein and hibiscus contains anthocyanins, the substances that give the flower its red color. These plants are being studied, primarily using cells, laboratory animals, and humans.
Magnesium
Enzymes that use ATP require magnesium. In magnesium bisglycinate, the magnesium is bound to the amino acid glycine.
How strong is this evidence? The role of taurine, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, and magnesium in energy metabolism is well established. Data on the plant extracts come mainly from cell and animal trials and human studies. Little research has been done on this combination in dogs and cats.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cardiovascular Support replace medication?
No, never. Cardiovascular Support is a complementary feed and does not replace medication. Never stop or reduce medication yourself.
Why in consultation with the vet?
The ingredients can influence the effect of some medications and are not suitable for every animal. See Dosage and use for what to look out for.
Why NGD Care Cardiovascular Support?
| Feature | NGD Care |
|---|---|
| Form of administration | A capsule that you can give whole or open and mix with food. |
| Human grade | We use human-grade ingredients. |
| Clean and green label | The capsule is free from synthetic additives. |
| Individual guidance | Would you like personal advice for your animal? This is possible via a consultation with Stefan Veenstra. |
Works well with
Calanus oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are incorporated into cell membranes, including those of the heart muscle.
Longevity Support contains, among other things, NAD+, a coenzyme in the energy metabolism of the mitochondria.
Renal Support is formulated for the kidneys. The heart and kidneys have a close relationship via the circulatory system.
Hydrogen peroxide is also produced in the mitochondria, which is converted into water with the help of glutathione.
Part of a protocol
Cardiovascular Support is part of the Heart Support Protocol. A protocol is a schedule in which multiple supplements are given in a fixed order. This protocol is intended for use in consultation with your veterinarian.
Scientific literature
- Schaffer SW, et al. (2010). Physiological roles of taurine in heart and muscle. Journal of Biomedical Science.
- Longo N, et al. (2016). Carnitine transport and fatty acid oxidation. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta.
- Bentinger M, et al. (2010). Coenzyme Q: biosynthesis and functions. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.
- Wu G, Morris SM. (1998). Arginine metabolism: nitric oxide and beyond. Biochemical Journal.
- Da-Costa-Rocha I, et al. (2014). Hibiscus sabdariffa L.: a phytochemical and pharmacological review. Food Chemistry.
- Omar SH. (2010). Oleuropein in olive and its pharmacological effects. Scientia Pharmaceutica.
Want to read more about nutrients and body processes?
In the knowledge base, you’ll find background articles on nutrition and how the body works. Do you have a question about this supplement or would you like personal advice? Please feel free to contact us.
Developed by Stefan Veenstra DVM, integrative veterinarian. Stefan is the founder of NGD Care, NGD Care Academy and Integrative Veterinary Center Natural Healthy Animals. Read more about Stefan →
This information is educational in nature and does not replace a veterinary consultation. In case of severe or persistent complaints, always consult a veterinarian.
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
- Starting dose 2x daily, maintenance dose 1x daily 1 capsule per 10 kg.
Body weight Capsules per dose Up to 5 kg ½ capsule 5 to 15 kg 1 capsule 15 to 25 kg 2 capsules 25 to 35 kg 3 capsules 35 to 45 kg 4 capsules
- Starting dose 2x daily, maintenance dose 1x daily 1 capsule per 10 kg.
- 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.
