1 capsule contains:
- 250mg
- Horse Chestnut seed extract (Aesculus hippocastanum) standardized to 20% aescin
- 100mg
- Calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, cellulose, magnesium stearate.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, cellulose, magnesium stearate.
Important Information:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if you are pregnant or if you have allergies to plants of the Asteraceae/ Compositae/Daisy family. Some people may experience headache, dizziness, gastric irritation, or itchiness. Hypersensitivity/allergy is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.
Format
Capsules
90 Caps
Dosage
Adults take 1 capsule 2 times per day with water at mealtimes.
Product Information:
- Supports healthy leg veins
- Increases circulation
- Standardized to 20% Aescin
- Blended with Calendula flowers
- Easy to swallow capsule
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Horsechestnut extractis standardized to 20% aescin.
Aescin is a saponin which is clinically shown to support healthy circulation, especially to the veins of the lower extremities.
What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose Veins are swollen, enlarged veins occurring on the lower leg and occasionally the abdomen. They may start as small "spider" veins, and then gradually become larger over time, often becoming progressively painful. Several factors contribute to the development of varicose veins:
Varicose veins are often caused by enzymes that destroy the proteoglycan network in the veins, which reduces the strength of vessel walls, causing the veins to dilate and pool blood. Aescin (escin), a triterpenoid isolated from Horse Chestnut, helps to inhibit these damaging enzymes, increases the tone of the veins and improves return blood flow to the heart.
Vein walls may become weak due to deficiencies in important nutrients such as bioflavanoids and vitamin C. When the vein wall weakens, the blood inside presses against it, and causes it to balloon out, becoming varicose because of the loss in elasticity.
Valves can become faulty primarily due to poor circulation from a lack of exercise. However, they also need bioflavanoids to function effectively and to maintain their shape and when you do not ingest enough, the flow of blood is affected, causing further ballooning of the vein wall.
Increased pressure in the affected are can be caused by prolonged periods of sitting or standing with the accompanying impairment in circulation and pooling of blood.
Other factors can include: obesity, genetics, hormonal changes like pregnancy, constipation, and hot weather.
Diet and Lifestyle Support for Varicose Veins
Lifestyle changes to help with varicose veins include regular exercise and weight management. Avoid staying stationary for long periods of time because it stagnates circulation. Avoid tight clothing on the legs. Move the bowels regularly. Raise your legs above your heart level for 10-15 minutes every day. Alternate hot and cold leg baths to increase circulation. Massage around the area and towards the heart to ease blood congestion. Topically apply horse chestnut gel to the legs or add horse chestnut tea to bath water. It firms and tones vessels and reduces inflammation.
Dietary changes aimed at improving blood circulation and regulating bowel movements prevent varicose vein formation. Eat a high fibre diet to add bulk to the stool and maintain regularity. Eat whole grain products, flax seeds, fruits and vegetables. Eat one salad of raw vegetables daily. Be sure to drink 2L of filtered water daily to soften stools and maintain regularity. Eat citrus fruits and berries for bioflavinoids, which strengthen veins. Eat wheat germ, as a source of vitamin E, to improve circulation and tissue elasticity. Avoid constipating and irritating foods such as, dairy products, spicy food, fats, processed foods, salt, alcohol, coffee, chocolate, cocoa, cola and black tea.
Aescin is a saponin which is clinically shown to support healthy circulation, especially to the veins of the lower extremities.
What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose Veins are swollen, enlarged veins occurring on the lower leg and occasionally the abdomen. They may start as small "spider" veins, and then gradually become larger over time, often becoming progressively painful. Several factors contribute to the development of varicose veins:
Varicose veins are often caused by enzymes that destroy the proteoglycan network in the veins, which reduces the strength of vessel walls, causing the veins to dilate and pool blood. Aescin (escin), a triterpenoid isolated from Horse Chestnut, helps to inhibit these damaging enzymes, increases the tone of the veins and improves return blood flow to the heart.
Vein walls may become weak due to deficiencies in important nutrients such as bioflavanoids and vitamin C. When the vein wall weakens, the blood inside presses against it, and causes it to balloon out, becoming varicose because of the loss in elasticity.
Valves can become faulty primarily due to poor circulation from a lack of exercise. However, they also need bioflavanoids to function effectively and to maintain their shape and when you do not ingest enough, the flow of blood is affected, causing further ballooning of the vein wall.
Increased pressure in the affected are can be caused by prolonged periods of sitting or standing with the accompanying impairment in circulation and pooling of blood.
Other factors can include: obesity, genetics, hormonal changes like pregnancy, constipation, and hot weather.
Diet and Lifestyle Support for Varicose Veins
Lifestyle changes to help with varicose veins include regular exercise and weight management. Avoid staying stationary for long periods of time because it stagnates circulation. Avoid tight clothing on the legs. Move the bowels regularly. Raise your legs above your heart level for 10-15 minutes every day. Alternate hot and cold leg baths to increase circulation. Massage around the area and towards the heart to ease blood congestion. Topically apply horse chestnut gel to the legs or add horse chestnut tea to bath water. It firms and tones vessels and reduces inflammation.
Dietary changes aimed at improving blood circulation and regulating bowel movements prevent varicose vein formation. Eat a high fibre diet to add bulk to the stool and maintain regularity. Eat whole grain products, flax seeds, fruits and vegetables. Eat one salad of raw vegetables daily. Be sure to drink 2L of filtered water daily to soften stools and maintain regularity. Eat citrus fruits and berries for bioflavinoids, which strengthen veins. Eat wheat germ, as a source of vitamin E, to improve circulation and tissue elasticity. Avoid constipating and irritating foods such as, dairy products, spicy food, fats, processed foods, salt, alcohol, coffee, chocolate, cocoa, cola and black tea.
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