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Amino Acids - Are the building blocks of protein. Your body is primarily made of protein.  And protein in turn, is made up of chains of amino acids What distinguishes all amino acids is that they all have a group, (amine group), made of 1 atom of nitrogen & 2 atoms of hydrogen.

Arteriosclerosis - Also known as "hardening of the arteries."  A disease where plaque-(unwanted gunk) builds up on the inner surface of the artery walls.  The plaque is composed of 3 things.  1.)Fats-(triglycerides), 2.)Cholesterol, & Fibrin a blood clotting material which contains Calcium.

Endothelium-(endothelial), - The inner surface of any tube in the body. In this case the inner surface of the arteries.

Free-Form Amino Acids - Individual amino acids that are  unattached to each other or anything else & therefore able to be immediately absorbed into the blood stream with no digestion necessary. Since, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids require absolutely no digestion, they can be absorbed by anyone no matter how old they may be or the condition of their digestive system.  Also, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids can be taken on an empty stomach such as right before a workout.  Whereas proteins have to have a mass of food sufficient to stimulate the release of digestive juices. This is why most protein supplements are presented as blender drinks.  Free-form amino acids are not to be confused with so-called "predigested protein."

Negative nitrogen balance - The condition of excreting more amino acids & protein than one is taking in. This makes it difficult to maintain ones body since the body's tissues are mainly made of protein & amino acids which require constant maintenance & repair.

Precursors - the substance from which another substance is made.

Protein - Chains of some combination of the 20 so-called "proteogenic" amino acids. (proteogenic means to generate protein). In other words their are only 20  amino acids from which all proteins in all organic life both animal & vegetable are made. Not all 20 are in every protein, but nothing else but some portion of the 20 proteogenic amino acids in repetitive long chains often approx. 100,000 amino acids long are what all proteins in all life are made from.

Secretalogical cells - Cells that secrete hormones.

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Vaso-Lene
(To Support Endothelial Function)

Vaso-Lene is a unique formula of Amino Acids, which provide a rich source of nitric oxide in the body and supports the total endothelial system, plus the important beneficial antioxidant effects of Pine Bark Extract.

Each capsule contains:
L- Carnitine Fumarate - 165mg (Elemental); L- Arginine HCL- 200 mg (Elemental)-
Information Page; L-Citrulline - 50 mg-Information Page; Pine Bark Extract - 10mg.

DIRECTIONS: May be combined with Montiff Cir-Cu-Care for complete circulation support (2 per day). May also add Cardio-Care (with folic acid, B-6, & B-12; take 2 per day) for full spectrum Cardio-Vascular support. Otherwise, 1-2 B-Complete or B-Long are recommended to provide folic acid, B-6 and B-12, for the prevention of harmful homocysteine levels as well as proper amino acid metabolism.

RECOMMENDED FOR:

  • Supporting the endothelial system.

  • Repairing and preventing damage to these cells that are essential for vascular health.

  • For those with existing vascular problems, including high blood pressure.

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  • Helping to prevent and reverse Arteriosclerosis by assisting in the maintenance and repair of endothelial cells, which produce important Nitric Oxide.

  • Individuals who have a family history of vascular disease.

  • Helping to prevent high blood pressure by maintenance of endothelial cells to insure healthy arteries, veins and capillaries.

WHAT IS THE ENDOTHELIAL SYSTEM AND WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF ARGININE?

  • The endothelial cells are absolutely critical to healthy arterial/venal function. They surround the smooth muscle rings and expand the artery's diameter, effecting the blood carrying capacity.

  • They originate on the outside of the artery and weave through the walls.

  • These cells, like all human cells, require oxygen and nutrients, and Arginine is essential for their proper function.

  • Endothelial cells make Nitric Oxide (NO) from Arginine, which is responsible for the endothelial relaxing factor (EDRF), and plays an essential role in the regulation of vascular homeostasis.

  • In the cardiovascular system, Nitric Oxide's important functions are for the modulation of cardiac contractility, regulation of vascular tone, and the prevention of vessel injury and Arteriosclerosis. It is also an important free radical scavenger.

  • Recent studies suggest that damage from hypertension, high cholesterol and other coronary heart disease factors, impairs the ability of the endothelium to produce necessary Nitric Oxide.

  • When plaque builds up, their blood supply to the endothelial cells gets blocked, also preventing the production of Nitric Oxide. After many years of plaque accumulation, Arteriosclerosis occurs. Recent studies from major universities suggest that Arginine supplementation can begin to reverse this process by helping to restore endothelial cells that have been damaged, and increase their ability to make Nitric Oxide.

  • Even with those who have had impaired vasodilatation, Arginine supplementation helped lower high blood pressure and lowered cholesterol and LDL levels.

  • Arginine supplementation can also prevent damage to endothelial cells in the arteries, veins and capillaries to insure a healthy circulatory system.

  • VASO-LENE provides a rich source of Arginine, as well as other ingredients to promote endothelial and circulatory health.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OTHER BENEFITS OF VASO-LENE?
The highest quality amino acids and other nutraceuticals are used in VASO-LENE, as well as all other Montiff fine products. Desiccant pads are included to insure freshness.

  • L-CITRULLINE enhances the production of Arginine in the kidneys, thus helping to increase Nitric Oxide.

  • L-CARNITINE is an amino acid, synthesized in the human liver, and found in red meat (not found in vegetable forms of protein).

  • Carnitine is important in maintaining a healthy cardio-vascular system and is essential for fat metabolism, increasing HDL levels, and reducing triglycerides.

  • High levels of Carnitine are found in heart muscle, and carnitine functions to supply the heart with the metabolic energy necessary to pump.

  • Carnitine acts as an anti-oxidant in the kidneys which is important when supplementing with Arginine.

  • It can protect the heart from myocardial lschemia and benefit people who suffer from angina pectoris.

  • Carnitine improves arrhythmias, prevents congestive heart failure, may prevent myocardial necrosis, and helps improve the recovery rate of those with myocardial infarctions.

  • Supplementation of carnitine has been shown to improve walking capacity of those suffering from pain caused by blockage in the major arteries (or intermittent claudication).

  • L-Carnitine Fumarate is an active form of carnitine, for more bioavailabilty.

  • PINE BARK EXTRACT, a flavonoid with potent antioxidant properties, helps detoxify harmful free radicals, and increases the levels of Nitric Oxide.

REFERENCES:

  1. Fried, Robert, Ph.D., and Merrill, Woodson, M.D., The Arginine Solution, 1999.

  2. Panza, Julio A, M.D., and Cannon III, Richard O., M.D. edited by, Endothelium, Nitric Oxide, and Arteriosclerosis, 1999.

  3. Cynober, Luc A. edited by, Amino Acid Metabolism and Therapy in Health and Nutritional Disease, 1995.

  4. Korbut,R., PhD.,Bieron, Krzysztof, Bieron, M.D., Gryglewski, M.D.,D.Sc., N.Copernicus Univ, School of Med,. "Effect of L-Arginine on Plasminogen-Activator Inhibitor in Hypertensive Patients with Hypercholesterolemia", "New England J. of Med., Jan. 1993.

  5. Furchgott RF., "The Discovery of Endothelium-Derived Relaxing Factor and its Importance in the Identification of Nitric Oxide", J. Am Med. Assoc. 1996.

  6. Chowienczyk, P.J., Watts, G.F., Cockcroft, J.R., Ritter, J.M., "Impaired Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilatation of Forearm Resistance Vessels in Hypercholesterolemia", "The Lancet", 1992.

  7. Paulson, D.J. et al, The Carnitine System, A New Therapeutical Approach to Cardiovascular Diseases, 1995.

  8. Crayhon, Robert, M.S., The Carnitine Miracle, 1993.

  9. Pizzorno, Joseph E Jr., Murray, Michael T., (edited by) The Textbook of Natural Medicines, Vol. 1, 2nd. Edition, 1999.

  10. Packer, Lester, Ph.D., Colman, Carol, The Antioxidant Miracle, 1999.