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Looking for a broad-spectrum formula with plant extracts, coenzyme Q10, and vitamin B1? Heart Essentials by German Elite Nutrition combines eight standardized ingredients in a plant-based capsule. You get 120 vegan capsules per bottle, free from gluten, lactose, and GMOs. This page explains what is in the capsule, what the extract ratios mean, and what role vitamin B1 plays in this formula.
Heart Essentials combines five plant extracts with coenzyme Q10 and vitamin B1. The five extracts are arjuna bark extract (10:1, standardized to 0.5% arjunolic acid), citrus bergamot peel extract (5:1, 30% polyphenols), horse chestnut seed extract (10:1, 20% aescin), olive leaf extract (20:1, 40% oleuropein), and Japanese knotweed root extract (100:1, 98% trans-resveratrol). Each of these substances is a plant extract with its own origin and composition. Arjuna comes from the bark of Terminalia arjuna, a tree from India. Bergamot is the peel of a citrus fruit from Southern Italy. Horse chestnut provides the saponin aescin, and olive leaf contains the plant substance oleuropein. What many people do not know is that the percentages behind each extract mainly indicate the standardization, meaning how much of the characteristic plant substance is guaranteed to be present. Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble substance that your body also produces itself. Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin that you normally obtain from grains, legumes, and meat, and which has been added here as thiamine hydrochloride.
For a 10:1 extract, ten times as much plant material was used as the amount of extract produced. For 1000 mg of 10:1 arjuna extract, therefore, about 10,000 mg of bark was processed. That ratio, combined with the standardization percentage, makes it easier to compare formulas. In short: two bottles with the same amount of milligrams of extract can still differ because one may be standardized to a higher percentage of the characteristic plant substance than the other. In Heart Essentials, those numbers are listed separately on the label, per ingredient. This way, you can see exactly how much arjunolic acid, polyphenols, aescin, oleuropein, and trans-resveratrol you receive per daily dose, without having to do the math yourself. For those who use botanical formulas for months at a time, this transparency is useful, because you want a consistent composition from bottle to bottle. So, when comparing botanical formulas, pay attention not only to the number of milligrams, but also to the extract ratio and the standardization percentage, because those two numbers together determine what is actually in your capsule.
In addition to the plant extracts and coenzyme Q10, each daily dose contains 1.1 mg of vitamin B1 in the form of thiamine hydrochloride. That is 100% of the reference intake. Vitamin B1 is one of the few substances in this formula for which officially approved health claims exist. Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart. Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. In addition, thiamine contributes to the normal function of the nervous system and to normal psychological function. These claims apply to the vitamin B1 in the product, not to the plant extracts. We cannot currently state any effects for the botanical ingredients in this formula because their assessment in the EU is still ongoing. That is why you only read above and in the frequently asked questions what those extracts are and how they are standardized.
The daily dose is 2 times 2 capsules, preferably with a meal containing some fat. Coenzyme Q10 and some plant substances are fat-soluble. One bottle contains 120 capsules, enough for 30 daily doses. The capsule shell is made of plant-based cellulose (HPMC), making Heart Essentials suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It contains no gluten, lactose, or GMOs. Many people wonder why four capsules per day are needed. This is because the formula combines eight ingredients in useful amounts; by dividing the intake over four capsules, each capsule remains manageable and you can space out the intake. This way, you get an easy-to-understand formula in which you can see exactly what is in each ingredient. Store the bottle in a dry place and keep it tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children. If you use blood thinners or other medications, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before starting this formula.
In summary, Heart Essentials is a broad combination of five standardized plant extracts, coenzyme Q10, and vitamin B1, in 120 vegan capsules. The vitamin B1 provides 100% of the reference intake, and the extracts are transparently listed on the label with their ratio and percentage. For those looking for such a combined formula with a clear composition, you now know exactly what is in the capsule.
Contains Arjuna 10:1 (0.5% arjunolic acid), citrus bergamot 5:1 (30% polyphenols), horse chestnut 10:1 (20% escin), olive leaf 20:1 (40% oleuropein) and 98% trans-resveratrol. These precise standardisations make the formula transparent and reproducible. In addition, the product is vegan, GMO-free and free of gluten and lactose.
Each daily dose provides 1000 mg of Arjuna extract, which aligns with common usage amounts when taking into account the 10:1 concentration. Citrus bergamot (500 mg 5:1), horse chestnut (600 mg, 20% aescin) and coenzyme Q10 (200 mg) complement this profile. Vitamin B1 (1.1 mg) provides the reference intake for this vitamin component.
By combining eight standardized ingredients in one jar, you avoid multiple separate products. With 120 capsules, you get 30 daily doses, which is practical for continuous use. This way, you benefit from a complete composition without unnecessary repetition between individual supplements.
The 2×2 dosage fits conveniently with your meals. The plant-based HPMC capsules are suitable for vegans and the product is free from gluten, lactose and GMOs. The clear extract ratios and country of origin make comparison easy.
* Percentage van de referentie inname volgens Verordening (EU) Nr. 1169/2011.
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Arjuna is an extract from the bark of Terminalia arjuna, a tree from India. In this formula, it is a 10:1 extract, standardised to 0.5% arjunolic acid. This percentage indicates how much of this characteristic plant substance is guaranteed to be in the extract. The daily dose is 1000 mg of arjuna extract.
Citrus bergamot extract is obtained from the peel of the bergamot, a citrus fruit that primarily grows in Southern Italy. This extract is 5:1 and standardized to 30% polyphenols, a group of plant compounds naturally found in the peel. Since some of these compounds are fat-soluble, it is best to take the capsules with a meal containing some fat.
Horse chestnut seed extract (Aesculus hippocastanum) is standardized for aescin, a saponin naturally found in the plant. In this formula, it is a 10:1 extract with 20% aescin. This standardization makes it easier to compare formulas. Taking it with meals may be more pleasant for the stomach.
The formula combines several standardized plant extracts plus coenzyme Q10 and vitamin B1. By dividing the daily dose among 4 capsules, each capsule remains manageable and you can spread the intake over two meals.
Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is a fat-soluble substance that your body also produces itself and which is found in virtually all your cells. This formula contains 200 mg per daily dose. Take the capsules as recommended with a meal.
They are two very different substances. Resveratrol is a polyphenol from plants, extracted here from Japanese knotweed and standardised to 98% trans-resveratrol. Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble substance that your body also produces itself and that is found in your cells. In this formula, both are present, each with its own origin and place in the composition.
