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This formula represents what we believe to be one of greatest nutritional compilations for supporting rejuvenative health and nutrition on the market today.
Research indicates that high Homocysteine levels has been proven to be a major cardiac risk factor; it also advances DNA aging. HeartGems™ contains the amino acid TMG (also called Betaine, naturally derived from beets) that has been found to help support a healthy cardiac nutritional program as well as the natural replication of healthy DNA.
Ingredients: Trimethylglycine, Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, Vitamin B3 (as insotal hexanicotinate), Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride and as pyridoxal-5-phosphate), Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin), Folate (as folic acid) Magnesium (from magnesium chelate), and Zinc (from Zinc chelate). May also contain magnesium stearate and calcium chloride and may contain silicon dioxide.
Precautions: Advised against in persons with manic depressive illness or those taking anti-depressants such as SSRIs, Tricyclics, or MAO inhibitors because of the use of the ingredient Choline.
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Additional Info
Lowering of homocysteine, an amino acid that can accumulate with age to toxic levels in
the body has been shown to have profound effects on many systems of the body.
High Homocysteine has been proven to be a major cardiac risk factor. It also
advances DNA aging. HeartGems™ contains TMG (or Betaine, naturally derived from
beets) to help support a healthy cardiovascular system as well as mood and
well-being.
Recent research indicates the lower the homocysteine, the younger and healthier
the condition of DNA. Homocysteine elevation is also associated with increased
cardiovascular risks, with the risk rising exponentially above a level of 6.3,
as the following chart indicates:
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Homocysteine
Level
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Cardiac
Risk Level
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<6.3
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<1x
greater risk
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6.3
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1x
greater risk
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10
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2x
greater risk
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15
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4x
greater risk
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20
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9x
greater risk
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Thus at a level of 15, the risk of a major cardiac event is 4 times that of the
general population. Also a recent study indicates that a level over 14 carries
double the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Based on research, it can be recommended to take 3-6 HEARTGEMS daily for
general health and well-being. Homocysteine levels are best assessed with
widely available blood testing. Talk to your health care practitioner about checking your homocysteine levels and you can see the results for yourself!
HEARTGEMS is an activated combination of the most powerful nutrients ever
studied for supporting blood, vessels, mood, and energy. Homocysteine is highly
toxic to blood vessels and its level may be up to 40 times more predictive of
the risk of heart disease than the cholesterol level. 44% of U.S. deaths are
due to heart disease. The average homocysteine level in the U.S. population is
at an unhealthy 10. Above the level of 7, every 3-point rise in homocysteine
increases heart attack risk by 35%. Elevated homocysteine levels are also
strongly associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease, strokes, and
increased complications in diabetes, lupus, and other chronic diseases.
Homocysteine levels are increased with smoking, alcohol overuse, oral
contraceptive use, red meat ingestion, high fat diets, and aging. One study
showed that drinking 4 cups of coffee per day elevates homocysteine levels by
10%.
The action of HEARTGEMS is driven by TMG (trimethylglycine). TMG provides
methyl groups that are known to detoxify homocysteine. A methyl group consists
of a carbon atom attached to three hydrogen atoms. Methyl groups are widely
used in the body for detoxification and DNA repair. The Choline also provides
methyl groups to support a healthy liver and kidneys. The ingredient inositol
may also help to support balanced blood levels. Folic acid and vitamins B6 and
B12 are key cofactors required for the anti-aging support of DNA methylation.
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