HCY Guard®

Nutritional support to help lower and maintain healthy homocysteine levels

When homocysteine (HCY) levels go out-of-range, blood vessel and circulatory concerns seem to follow1—suggesting the importance of balanced HCY for heart health.

Why does HCY go out-of-range?

Among other reasons, low levels of Vitamin B6, B12 and folate are associated with unbalanced HCY.2,3 This may be because these three B vitamins are cofactors in HCY metabolism: They help the body to use and eliminate HCY properly.4 Unfortunately, some older adults have a harder time absorbing B vitamin nutrition, and may fall short on the recommended intake for HCY support.5 HCY Guard is formulated with Vitamin B6, B12 (as methylcobalamin) and folate in precise ratios—supplying the right B vitamin nutrition to help support your HCY levels already within normal range.

The HCY Guard proprietary blend adds complementary nutrients for even more support, including:

Choline: An important cofactor in homocysteine metabolism6

L-Cysteine: Helps convert HCY into methionine, a beneficial amino acid7

CoEnzyme Q-10: Extra support for healthy blood vessels and circulation8 HCY Guard is presented in pleasant-tasting soft tablets that dissolve in the mouth. This step encourages absorption to help optimize HCY Guard’s nutritional support for your cardiovascular health.

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HCY Guard®

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Suggested use: Adults and children over 10, take one (1) slow dissolve tablet daily or as needed throughout the day. For best absorption do not chew or swallow whole: let dissolve in mouth or under tongue.

HCY Guard®

Quantity: 30 tablets Serving size: 1 tablet Amount per serving: Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) 10 mg, Folate (as folic acid) 400 mcg, Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 1000 mcg, Biotin 25 mcg. HCY Guard® Proprietary blend Total 103 mg: Inositol, Taurine, Choline bitartrate, N, N-Dimethyl Glycine, L-Lysine, CoEnzyme Q-10, L-Cysteine, DL-Methionine. Other Ingredients: Sorbitol, xylitol, stearic acid, mannitol, citric acid, natural flavors, magnesium stearate, soy lecithin, silica and sucralose.

References:

1 Humphrey LL, et al. Mayo Clin Proc., 2008; 83: 1203–1212. 2 Wilcken DE, Wilcken B. Ann N Y Acad Sci., 1998; 854:361-70. 3 Malinow, MR, et al. Circ., 1998; 99:178-182. 4 Strain JJ, et al. Nutr Soc., 2004; 63(4):597-603. 5 Morris MS, et al. Am J Clin Nutr., 2008; May: 87(5):1446-54. 6 Friesen RW, et al. J Nutr., 2007; Dec;137(12):2641-6. 7 Aguilar TS. Arch Latinoam Nutr., 1982 Mar; 32(1):130-47. 8 Kumar A, et al. Pharmac & Ther, 2009; 124(3):259-268.