Bio-Cardio combines the antioxidant potential of CoQ10 with other cardio-protective nutrients and botanicals. Because Bio-Cardio promotes oxygen utilization it enhances the animal's physical stamina.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, one in 10 dogs has less than optimal cardiovascular health. Bio-Cardio combines the unique antioxidant and cardio-protective qualities of CoenzymeQ10 (CoQ10) with the amino acid taurine, whose support for healthy cardiac function in cats is well established. In addition, other ingredients in Bio-Cardio include L-carnitine, which has been shown to improve appetite and exercise tolerance in dogs; vitamin E, which provides essential antioxidant activity in all tissues including the heart; and magnesium and potassium, which are necessary for healthy cardiac contractility and for maintaining a healthy heart rhythm. Three botanical ingredients – Crataegus laevigata (hawthorn extract) and Terminalia arjuna (arjuna extract), which contribute to healthy heart muscle function, and Eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero root extract), an adaptogen that supports physical stamina – are also included in the Bio-Cardio formula.
Research on CoQ10 in animals demonstrates that it promotes the utilization of oxygen in the heart and helps maintain the health of the muscular tissue of the heart (the myocardium).
The amino acid L-carnitine promotes cellular energy production in the mitochondria and supports heart muscle metabolism.
Magnesium supports vascular smooth muscle tone. Unlike humans and dogs, cats are unable to synthesize the amino acid taurine, so it must be supplemented.
Serving Size: 1 Piece | Amount/Serving |
L-Carnitine (L-Carnitine Tartrate) | 140 mg |
Taurine | 140 mg |
Hawthorn extract (flowering tops) (Crataegus laevigata) | 70 mg |
Eleuthero extract (root) (Eleutherococcus senticosus) | 70 mg |
d-Alpha Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) (70 IU) | 58 mg |
Coenzyme Q10 | 20 mg |
Arjuna extract (bark) (Terminalia arjuna) | 35 mg |
Magnesium (Citrate-Malate) | 500 mcg |
Iron (III) Bisglycinate | 1.5 mg |
Potassium (Citrate-Malate) | 100 mcg |
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 120 mg |
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Calcium Laurate
Cats: 1/2 soft chew daily
Dogs: 1 soft chew per 25 lbs. of body weight daily
Warning: Keep out of the reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.
Safety during pregnancy is a concern. If animal’s condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. Federal law prohibits the off-label use of this product in ruminants. May be contraindicated in subjects with hypertension and anxiety. May be hypoglycemic.