Venotone
by Life Extension Foundation
WHAT IS IT?
Venotone is a sustained release Horse Chestnut Seed extract (Aesculus hippocastanum) which in 500 mg (2 capsules) contains 20% or 100 mg of triterpene glycosides calculated as Escin. Other ingredients include microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, silica, magnesium stearate, gelatin.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
According to the manufacturer:
Reprinted with permission of Life Extension.
"Horse chestnut extract supports a healthy fluid balance plus antioxidant, venotonic (helpful to veins), and vaso-protective (protective of vessels or ducts) actions.257-263 The key active ingredient in horse chestnut is a substance called escin.264-266
Venotone is an extract of horse chestnut, which has been standardized and concentrated to ensure the highest quality, consistency and biological activity. Sustained release provides continuous activity while minimizing the potential for gastric irritation."
CAUTIONS
Do not take with anticoagulants or full-strength aspirin. People who are pregnant or nursing, or have impaired liver or kidney function should not take this product without consulting their doctor. Take after ingesting a full meal.
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DOSE
Take 1 capsule twice daily every 12 hours.
NHC sells bottles of 60 capsule of Venotone 500 mg for
$14.21. The suggested retail price is $18.95. The manufacturer prohibits further discount of this product.
CR II
