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VASOVITE®
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Dietary Supplement for Healthy Ocular Vasculature |
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What Is VASOVITE?*
VASOVITE was developed by ophthalmologists and optometrists for use with patients that may have diets deficient in magnesium, vitamins, antioxidants and other ingredients necessary for maintaining a healthy ocular
vasculature.
VASOVITE is formulated with a complex of magnesium compounds, referred to as MagnaPlex™, that provide as much as 400 mg of elemental magnesium per day. Magnesium reduces the production of endothelin-1, a potent vasoconstrictor. High levels of endothelin-1 have been linked to restricted blood flow to the eye and increased intraocular pressure (increased nitric oxide). MagnaPlex optimizes the delivery of elemental magnesium in the
G.I. tract; maximizing dissolution to help improve absorption and minimize intolerance. Magnesium, when metabolized by the body and available at the cellular level, also acts as a physiological calcium channel blocker.
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VASOVITE also contains folic acid that works in concert with magnesium, by reducing homocysteine levels in the blood, to improve vascular regulation. In addition, the VASOVITE formulation contains B complex vitamins, antioxidants, coenzyme Q10 and bioflavonoids.
Eyecare professionals recommend VASOVITE to patients that may benefit from dietary support and is a good choice for patients that wish to help maintain healthy ocular blood flow to the optic nerve.
What’s in VASOVITE?*
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Serving Size: Three (3)
Tablets |
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COMPONENT |
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AMOUNT
PER SERVING |
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%DV** |
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FUNCTION* |
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Vitamin C |
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100 mg |
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167% |
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Antioxidant; helps prevent oxidative damage to cells; particularly important in maintaining a healthy
vascular system |
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Vitamin E |
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25 IU |
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83% |
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Antioxidant; helps prevent oxidative damage to cells |
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Niacin |
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25 mg |
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125% |
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Helps improve circulation and reduce cholesterol levels |
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Vitamin B6 |
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5 mg |
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250% |
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Required by the body to regulate cholesterol levels. |
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Vitamin B12 |
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5 mcg |
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83% |
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Maintains myelin coating in the optic nerve, helps reduce homocysteine accumulation |
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Folic Acid |
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400 mcg |
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100% |
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Works in concert with magnesium, by reducing homocysteine levels in the blood, to improve vascular regulation. |
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Magnesium |
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400 mg |
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100% |
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Magnesium reduces the production of endothelin-1, a potent vasoconstrictor. High levels of endothelin-1 have been linked to restricted blood flow to the eye and increased intraocular pressure (increased nitric oxide). Magnesium, when metabolized by the body and available at the cellular level, also acts as a physiological calcium channel blocker. |
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CoenzymeQ10 |
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60 mg |
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Often referred to as the “spark of the cell” because it initiates the enzymatic process that generates energy from ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in a cell’s mitochondria. CoQ10 is essential to all cells, but is especially important to cells in the energy-intensive
vascular system. |
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Hawthorn flower and leaf extract |
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100 mg |
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Dilates coronary blood vessels, increases the force of heart contractions and lowers blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). ACE activates angiotensin, and consequently raises blood pressure. Flavonoids in hawthorn also neutralize free radicals and help prevent damage to
vascular cells. |
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L-carnitine |
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500 mg |
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Facilitates the delivery of oxygen and blood lipids to cells. The
vascular system is enriched by a plentiful supply of oxygen and important lipids. |
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Soy |
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250 mg |
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May help to lower cholesterol |
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Horsechestnut seed
extract |
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100 mg |
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Antioxidant, helps prevent free radical damage; important in maintaining a healthy
vascular system |
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Taurine |
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500 mg |
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An amino acid important for the maintenance of healthy tissues of the retina. It helps protect the eyes from harmful effects of ultraviolet light. |
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Green tea
leaf extract |
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50 mg |
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Antioxidant; helps prevent free radical damage; important in maintaining a healthy
vascular system |
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Grape seed
extract |
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5 mg |
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† |
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Antioxidant; May delay the onset on arteriosclerosis |
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Citrus
bioflavonoids |
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50 mg |
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Antioxidant; helps prevent free radical damage |
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Cayenne
fruit |
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25 mg |
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Improves ocular circulation |
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| Suggested Use: Adults: 1 to 3 tablets daily, taken with a meal
or as directed by a doctor. |
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**%DV (Dietary Values) represents the Reference Daily Intake that has been established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The DV for each nutrient represents the average nutrient need for most adults, though many circumstances may result in increased nutritional needs.
†DV not established. |
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Who Can Benefit From Taking
VASOVITE?*
VASOVITE is a good choice for people prone to or at risk of optic nerve damage as the result of:
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Poor ocular blood flow |
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Borderline intraocular pressure |
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Low/normal pressure suspects |
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Lack of natural neuroprotection |
In addition, VASOVITE may be helpful for
migraine patients.
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Can
VASOVITE be taken in addition to a general multivitamin multimineral supplement such as CENTRUM®
(Lederle) or
ONE-A-DAY®
(Bayer)?
Yes. The VASOVITE formulation was carefully developed to ensure that the amounts of all components were within a safe intake range
(NOAEL, LOAEL), even if taken with a general multivitamin multimineral supplement. There are vitamin and mineral components of
VASOVITE that exceed the maximum Daily Value or RDA. However, as stated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), exceeding the maximum RDA in no way means that such overage amounts are unsafe. There is scientific evidence that in certain body metabolic and physiological processes there may be an increased need for vitamins and minerals to maintain tissues and cell integrity and growth.
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VASOVITE…The Supplement of Choice
For Healthy Ocular Vasculature!*
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| * THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. |
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| Note: All information on this website is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a
substitute for medical advice or treatment for a specific medical condition. Please consult your
physician if you have questions or concerns regarding your health. |
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