Vive Vitae

• Cordiart®
Cordiart® is a unique ingredient that contributes to cardiovascular health by stimulating healthy blood circulation. It is a pharmaceutical rutin extract, derived from citrus fruit. Rutin is a (bio)flavonoid. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants that protect the body’s cells from radicals. They also strengthen vascular walls and widen blood vessels. As a result, more oxygen is delivered to the organs and toxins can leave the body more easily. In addition, rutin protects vitamin C in the body from oxidation and improves absorption of vitamin C.

• Co-Enzyme Q10
Co-Enzyme Q10 plays an important role in the energy production of our cells. Q10 also plays a role in supporting normal blood pressure and has shown to protect our DNA from oxidative stress. In addition, it contributes to the maintenance of normal cholesterol levels in the blood and maintains cognitive function. This enzyme is necessary for energy production in the cells and for energy metabolism. Research has shown that Co-enzyme Q10 may exert a protective effect on the body from the free radicals that are mainly responsible for cellular ageing. At about the age of 30, our natural levels of Co-enzyme Q10 start to decline.

• L-reduced Glutathione
L-glutathione is a tripeptide that is made by the body. It consists of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamine and glycine. Tripeptide glutathione is one of the most important substances our body uses to protect our cells L-glutathione contributes to the proper functioning of our entire nervous system and the healthy functioning of the brain.

• Japanese Knotweed Dry Extract (Resveratrol)
Resveratrol is a natural plant active found in a variety of plants. Research has shown its active botanical compounds to exert positive effects on blood pressure and cholesterol amongst others. Resveratrol suppresses the ‘Nfx-kB protein complex; the latter is involved with inflammatory processes in the body. Research has shown that inflammatory processes are often the root cause of particular illnesses.

• Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)

PQQ is component that plays an important role in the mitochondria. The mitochondria is also referred to the ‘power house’ of cells, supporting energy production for the body and brain. Research from Riken, (a renowned research institute in Japan), discovered that PQQ to be the ‘14th’ vitamin in mammals. It may help exert a ‘protective role’ on our nerves and cells.