Sunlight Herbal NutriHerb - Heart Support 0.5g Capsules (100 Count)

{"id":7066781646918,"title":"Sunlight Herbal NutriHerb - Heart Support 0.5g Capsules (100 Count)","handle":"jing-tang-sunlight-herbal-nutriherb-heart-support-0-5g-capsules-100","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/2110\/5457\/files\/veterinary_authorizaton_required_for_tcvm_herbal_formulas_240x240.jpg?v=1787081808\" alt=\"Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Herbal NutriHerb Heart Support\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the targeted cardiovascular nutraceuticals of Western integrative medicine with the foundational heart-supporting herbs of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) in a single convenient capsule for dogs and cats. Each 515mg capsule delivers a proprietary blend of Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl, L-Taurine, Vitamin E, and Coenzyme Q10 alongside Dan Shen (Chinese salvia root), Huang Qi (astragalus root), and Shan Zha (Chinese hawthorn fruit) to support cardiovascular function, cardiac muscle energy metabolism, and heart tissue health from both a Western nutraceutical and TCVM herbal perspective. Available as 0.5g capsules (100 count). For use in dogs and cats. When conditions are under control, use as needed or at half dosage for maintenance, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogs and Cats - up to 10 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 capsule once daily (one bottle provides approximately 6 months of supply), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogs and Cats - 11 to 30 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule once daily (one bottle provides approximately 3 months of supply), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogs and Cats - 31 to 50 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule twice daily (one bottle provides approximately 50 days of supply), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogs and Cats - over 50 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules twice daily (one bottle provides approximately 25 days of supply), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhen conditions are under control, use as needed or at half dosage for maintenance, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* Combines targeted Western cardiovascular nutraceuticals with TCVM heart-supporting herbs in a single capsule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* Each 515mg capsule delivers Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl 200mg, L-Taurine 200mg, Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 33 IU, and Coenzyme Q10 22mg alongside Dan Shen, Huang Qi, and Shan Zha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* Supports cardiac muscle energy metabolism, cardiovascular function, and heart tissue health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* Weight-based dosing with supply duration guidance for each weight range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* For use in dogs and cats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* 100-count bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAbout the Key Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetyl L-Carnitine HCl (200mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is a bioavailable acetylated form of L-Carnitine, an amino acid derivative essential for the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation and ATP production. The heart is a highly oxidative organ that derives the majority of its energy from fatty acid oxidation, making carnitine availability a critical determinant of cardiac muscle energy metabolism. ALCAR's acetylated form crosses biological membranes more readily than standard L-Carnitine and also serves as an acetyl group donor for acetylcholine synthesis. Research in dogs has demonstrated that dilated cardiomyopathy in certain breeds may be associated with myocardial carnitine deficiency, supporting the role of carnitine supplementation in cardiac muscle energy support protocols. Each capsule provides 200mg of Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl, the highest-dose ingredient in the formula's Western nutraceutical layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Taurine (200mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Taurine is a conditionally essential sulfonic amino acid that plays critical roles in cardiac muscle contractility, calcium signaling, membrane stabilization, and antioxidant defense in the heart. Taurine is the most abundant free amino acid in cardiac muscle tissue and is essential for maintaining normal cardiac muscle function and electrical stability. Deficiency of taurine has been associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in cats, and more recently in certain dog breeds and diets, making taurine supplementation an important component of integrative cardiac support protocols in small animal practice. Each capsule provides 200mg of L-Taurine, the formula's second primary nutraceutical alongside Acetyl L-Carnitine, providing combined cardiac muscle energy and contractility support from the formula's amino acid nutraceutical layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E - D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate (33 IU):\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin that protects cell membranes from oxidative damage by neutralizing lipid peroxyl radicals in biological membranes. D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate is the most bioavailable natural-source form of Vitamin E, providing superior antioxidant activity compared to synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol forms. In the context of cardiac support, Vitamin E's membrane-protective antioxidant activity complements the formula's energy-supporting nutraceuticals by protecting cardiac muscle cell membranes from the oxidative stress associated with increased mitochondrial activity and cardiac muscle work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoenzyme Q10 (22mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, ubiquinone) is a fat-soluble quinone that serves as an essential electron carrier in the mitochondrial electron transport chain and as a membrane-soluble antioxidant. CoQ10 is required for the production of ATP via oxidative phosphorylation in the inner mitochondrial membrane, making it a critical cofactor for cardiac muscle energy metabolism. The heart has one of the highest CoQ10 concentrations of any organ due to its high oxidative energy demands, and CoQ10 depletion has been associated with reduced cardiac function in human and veterinary cardiology research. CoQ10 supplementation supports mitochondrial ATP production and provides membrane-protective antioxidant activity alongside the formula's carnitine, taurine, and Vitamin E components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Shen (Chinese salvia root, Salvia miltiorrhiza):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dan Shen is one of the most extensively researched cardiovascular herbs in the Chinese materia medica, with a classical TCVM action of invigorating Blood, dispelling Blood stasis, cooling Blood, and calming the Spirit. Its primary active constituents include tanshinones (lipophilic diterpene quinones) and salvianolic acids (hydrophilic phenolic acids), both of which have been extensively studied for their cardiovascular effects, including improved coronary circulation, antioxidant activity, platelet aggregation inhibition, and cardioprotective effects in ischemic cardiac tissue. In TCVM pattern theory, Dan Shen addresses the Blood stagnation component of the heart pattern, ensuring that the formula's Qi-tonifying and energy-supporting nutraceuticals are accompanied by appropriate Blood movement through the Heart channels. Dan Shen is the formula's primary TCVM cardiovascular herb and the pharmacological anchor of the Chinese herbal layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuang Qi (astragalus root, Astragalus membranaceus):\u003c\/strong\u003e Huang Qi is one of the most foundational Qi-tonifying herbs in the Chinese materia medica, with a classical TCVM action of tonifying Protective Qi and Spleen Qi, raising Yang, and strengthening the exterior. Its primary active constituents include astragalosides (triterpene saponins), flavonoids (including calycosin and formononetin), and polysaccharides, which have been studied for their immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, antioxidant, and cardioprotective effects. Astragaloside IV, the most researched astragaloside, has demonstrated cardioprotective activity in research models, including improved cardiac function parameters and reduced oxidative stress in cardiac tissue. In TCVM pattern theory, Huang Qi tonifies the Spleen Qi and Protective Qi foundation that supports Heart Qi production, addressing the Qi deficiency root of the Heart Qi deficiency pattern and complementing the formula's Western nutraceutical cardiac energy support strategy with a classical TCVM Qi-tonifying approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShan Zha (Chinese hawthorn fruit, Crataegus pinnatifida):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan Zha is a well-known digestive and cardiovascular herb in the Chinese materia medica, with a classical TCVM action of resolving food stagnation, invigorating Blood, and dispersing Blood stasis. Its primary active constituents include oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), flavonoids (vitexin, hyperoside, quercetin), and triterpenoid acids (ursolic acid, oleanolic acid), which have been extensively studied for their cardiovascular effects, including improved coronary circulation, antioxidant activity, mild positive inotropic effects, and peripheral vasodilation. Hawthorn (Crataegus species) is one of the most clinically validated cardiovascular herbs in both Western herbal medicine and TCVM, with documented effects on cardiac function parameters in human and veterinary research. In TCVM pattern theory, Shan Zha invigorates Blood and disperses Blood stasis alongside Dan Shen, while its food stagnation-resolving action supports the digestive foundation that Huang Qi's Spleen Qi tonification strategy depends upon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat makes NutriHerb Heart Support different from a standard cardiac supplement?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNutriHerb Heart Support is a dual-strategy formula that combines the targeted mitochondrial energy support of Western cardiovascular nutraceuticals (Acetyl L-Carnitine, L-Taurine, CoQ10, Vitamin E) with the Blood-invigorating, Qi-tonifying, and cardiovascular-supporting actions of three clinically validated TCVM herbs (Dan Shen, Huang Qi, Shan Zha). Standard cardiac supplements typically focus on one approach: either nutraceutical energy support or herbal cardiovascular support. NutriHerb Heart Support addresses cardiac muscle energy metabolism, membrane antioxidant protection, Blood stagnation, Qi deficiency, and Heart channel circulation simultaneously through its seven-ingredient integrative formula, providing a more comprehensive cardiac support strategy than single-approach nutraceutical or herbal products alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy are both L-Taurine and Acetyl L-Carnitine included at 200mg each?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eL-Taurine and Acetyl L-Carnitine address two distinct but complementary aspects of cardiac muscle function. Acetyl L-Carnitine supports fatty acid transport into the mitochondria for ATP production, addressing the energy substrate delivery aspect of cardiac muscle metabolism. L-Taurine supports cardiac muscle contractility, calcium signaling, membrane stabilization, and antioxidant defense within the cardiac muscle cell, addressing the electrophysiological and structural aspects of cardiac muscle function. Together, they form the formula's primary cardiac muscle support pair, with carnitine addressing the energy input side and taurine addressing the contractility and membrane stability side of cardiac muscle function. Their combined inclusion at equal 200mg doses reflects the clinical significance of both nutrients in cardiac muscle energy metabolism and contractility support for dogs and cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow do Dan Shen and Shan Zha complement the Western nutraceutical ingredients?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe formula's Western nutraceuticals (Acetyl L-Carnitine, L-Taurine, CoQ10, Vitamin E) primarily address cardiac muscle energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, and membrane antioxidant protection at the cellular level. Dan Shen and Shan Zha complement this cellular-level approach by addressing cardiovascular circulation and Blood movement at the channel and tissue level. Dan Shen's tanshinones and salvianolic acids support coronary circulation and cardiac tissue perfusion, ensuring that cardiac muscle cells receiving nutraceutical energy support have adequate blood flow and oxygen delivery. Shan Zha's OPCs and flavonoids support peripheral circulation and mild positive inotropy. Together, the formula's Western nutraceuticals and TCVM Blood-invigorating herbs address both cardiac muscle energy metabolism and cardiac tissue circulation, providing a more integrated cardiovascular support strategy than either approach alone, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan NutriHerb Heart Support be used alongside prescription cardiac medications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNutriHerb Heart Support contains Dan Shen (Chinese salvia root), which may affect platelet aggregation and interact with anticoagulant medications, and Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit), which may interact with cardiac glycosides and other cardiac medications. CoQ10 may modestly affect the metabolism of certain medications. Animals on prescription cardiac medications including ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, antiarrhythmics, or anticoagulants should use this product under veterinary supervision. Your authorizing veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your animal's specific cardiac condition, current medications, and laboratory results, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-08-02T11:01:54-05:00","created_at":"2022-12-05T20:55:44-06:00","vendor":"Jing Tang","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Authorization_Required","Els PW 7628","Health_Need_Bone_And_Joint","Herb_Type_Capsule","Product_Type_Herb","Species_Cat","Species_Dog","Vendor_Jing_Tang"],"price":10856,"price_min":10856,"price_max":10856,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40434250186822,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"N0011C-100","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Sunlight Herbal NutriHerb - Heart Support 0.5g Capsules (100 Count)","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":10856,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/N0011C-100.jpg?v=1670298473"],"featured_image":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/N0011C-100.jpg?v=1670298473","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Sunlight Herbal Inc NutriHerb Heart Support nutraceutical herbal blend capsules for dogs and cats, 100 capsules","id":22103638638662,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":400,"width":400,"src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/N0011C-100.jpg?v=1670298473"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/tcvmpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/N0011C-100.jpg?v=1670298473","width":400}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/2110\/5457\/files\/veterinary_authorizaton_required_for_tcvm_herbal_formulas_240x240.jpg?v=1787081808\" alt=\"Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Herbal NutriHerb Heart Support\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the targeted cardiovascular nutraceuticals of Western integrative medicine with the foundational heart-supporting herbs of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) in a single convenient capsule for dogs and cats. Each 515mg capsule delivers a proprietary blend of Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl, L-Taurine, Vitamin E, and Coenzyme Q10 alongside Dan Shen (Chinese salvia root), Huang Qi (astragalus root), and Shan Zha (Chinese hawthorn fruit) to support cardiovascular function, cardiac muscle energy metabolism, and heart tissue health from both a Western nutraceutical and TCVM herbal perspective. Available as 0.5g capsules (100 count). For use in dogs and cats. When conditions are under control, use as needed or at half dosage for maintenance, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogs and Cats - up to 10 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 capsule once daily (one bottle provides approximately 6 months of supply), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogs and Cats - 11 to 30 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule once daily (one bottle provides approximately 3 months of supply), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogs and Cats - 31 to 50 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule twice daily (one bottle provides approximately 50 days of supply), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogs and Cats - over 50 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules twice daily (one bottle provides approximately 25 days of supply), or as directed by your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhen conditions are under control, use as needed or at half dosage for maintenance, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* Combines targeted Western cardiovascular nutraceuticals with TCVM heart-supporting herbs in a single capsule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* Each 515mg capsule delivers Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl 200mg, L-Taurine 200mg, Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 33 IU, and Coenzyme Q10 22mg alongside Dan Shen, Huang Qi, and Shan Zha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* Supports cardiac muscle energy metabolism, cardiovascular function, and heart tissue health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* Weight-based dosing with supply duration guidance for each weight range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* For use in dogs and cats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e* 100-count bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAbout the Key Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetyl L-Carnitine HCl (200mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is a bioavailable acetylated form of L-Carnitine, an amino acid derivative essential for the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation and ATP production. The heart is a highly oxidative organ that derives the majority of its energy from fatty acid oxidation, making carnitine availability a critical determinant of cardiac muscle energy metabolism. ALCAR's acetylated form crosses biological membranes more readily than standard L-Carnitine and also serves as an acetyl group donor for acetylcholine synthesis. Research in dogs has demonstrated that dilated cardiomyopathy in certain breeds may be associated with myocardial carnitine deficiency, supporting the role of carnitine supplementation in cardiac muscle energy support protocols. Each capsule provides 200mg of Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl, the highest-dose ingredient in the formula's Western nutraceutical layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Taurine (200mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Taurine is a conditionally essential sulfonic amino acid that plays critical roles in cardiac muscle contractility, calcium signaling, membrane stabilization, and antioxidant defense in the heart. Taurine is the most abundant free amino acid in cardiac muscle tissue and is essential for maintaining normal cardiac muscle function and electrical stability. Deficiency of taurine has been associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in cats, and more recently in certain dog breeds and diets, making taurine supplementation an important component of integrative cardiac support protocols in small animal practice. Each capsule provides 200mg of L-Taurine, the formula's second primary nutraceutical alongside Acetyl L-Carnitine, providing combined cardiac muscle energy and contractility support from the formula's amino acid nutraceutical layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E - D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate (33 IU):\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin that protects cell membranes from oxidative damage by neutralizing lipid peroxyl radicals in biological membranes. D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate is the most bioavailable natural-source form of Vitamin E, providing superior antioxidant activity compared to synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol forms. In the context of cardiac support, Vitamin E's membrane-protective antioxidant activity complements the formula's energy-supporting nutraceuticals by protecting cardiac muscle cell membranes from the oxidative stress associated with increased mitochondrial activity and cardiac muscle work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoenzyme Q10 (22mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, ubiquinone) is a fat-soluble quinone that serves as an essential electron carrier in the mitochondrial electron transport chain and as a membrane-soluble antioxidant. CoQ10 is required for the production of ATP via oxidative phosphorylation in the inner mitochondrial membrane, making it a critical cofactor for cardiac muscle energy metabolism. The heart has one of the highest CoQ10 concentrations of any organ due to its high oxidative energy demands, and CoQ10 depletion has been associated with reduced cardiac function in human and veterinary cardiology research. CoQ10 supplementation supports mitochondrial ATP production and provides membrane-protective antioxidant activity alongside the formula's carnitine, taurine, and Vitamin E components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Shen (Chinese salvia root, Salvia miltiorrhiza):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dan Shen is one of the most extensively researched cardiovascular herbs in the Chinese materia medica, with a classical TCVM action of invigorating Blood, dispelling Blood stasis, cooling Blood, and calming the Spirit. Its primary active constituents include tanshinones (lipophilic diterpene quinones) and salvianolic acids (hydrophilic phenolic acids), both of which have been extensively studied for their cardiovascular effects, including improved coronary circulation, antioxidant activity, platelet aggregation inhibition, and cardioprotective effects in ischemic cardiac tissue. In TCVM pattern theory, Dan Shen addresses the Blood stagnation component of the heart pattern, ensuring that the formula's Qi-tonifying and energy-supporting nutraceuticals are accompanied by appropriate Blood movement through the Heart channels. Dan Shen is the formula's primary TCVM cardiovascular herb and the pharmacological anchor of the Chinese herbal layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuang Qi (astragalus root, Astragalus membranaceus):\u003c\/strong\u003e Huang Qi is one of the most foundational Qi-tonifying herbs in the Chinese materia medica, with a classical TCVM action of tonifying Protective Qi and Spleen Qi, raising Yang, and strengthening the exterior. Its primary active constituents include astragalosides (triterpene saponins), flavonoids (including calycosin and formononetin), and polysaccharides, which have been studied for their immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, antioxidant, and cardioprotective effects. Astragaloside IV, the most researched astragaloside, has demonstrated cardioprotective activity in research models, including improved cardiac function parameters and reduced oxidative stress in cardiac tissue. In TCVM pattern theory, Huang Qi tonifies the Spleen Qi and Protective Qi foundation that supports Heart Qi production, addressing the Qi deficiency root of the Heart Qi deficiency pattern and complementing the formula's Western nutraceutical cardiac energy support strategy with a classical TCVM Qi-tonifying approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShan Zha (Chinese hawthorn fruit, Crataegus pinnatifida):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan Zha is a well-known digestive and cardiovascular herb in the Chinese materia medica, with a classical TCVM action of resolving food stagnation, invigorating Blood, and dispersing Blood stasis. Its primary active constituents include oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), flavonoids (vitexin, hyperoside, quercetin), and triterpenoid acids (ursolic acid, oleanolic acid), which have been extensively studied for their cardiovascular effects, including improved coronary circulation, antioxidant activity, mild positive inotropic effects, and peripheral vasodilation. Hawthorn (Crataegus species) is one of the most clinically validated cardiovascular herbs in both Western herbal medicine and TCVM, with documented effects on cardiac function parameters in human and veterinary research. In TCVM pattern theory, Shan Zha invigorates Blood and disperses Blood stasis alongside Dan Shen, while its food stagnation-resolving action supports the digestive foundation that Huang Qi's Spleen Qi tonification strategy depends upon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat makes NutriHerb Heart Support different from a standard cardiac supplement?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNutriHerb Heart Support is a dual-strategy formula that combines the targeted mitochondrial energy support of Western cardiovascular nutraceuticals (Acetyl L-Carnitine, L-Taurine, CoQ10, Vitamin E) with the Blood-invigorating, Qi-tonifying, and cardiovascular-supporting actions of three clinically validated TCVM herbs (Dan Shen, Huang Qi, Shan Zha). Standard cardiac supplements typically focus on one approach: either nutraceutical energy support or herbal cardiovascular support. NutriHerb Heart Support addresses cardiac muscle energy metabolism, membrane antioxidant protection, Blood stagnation, Qi deficiency, and Heart channel circulation simultaneously through its seven-ingredient integrative formula, providing a more comprehensive cardiac support strategy than single-approach nutraceutical or herbal products alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy are both L-Taurine and Acetyl L-Carnitine included at 200mg each?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eL-Taurine and Acetyl L-Carnitine address two distinct but complementary aspects of cardiac muscle function. Acetyl L-Carnitine supports fatty acid transport into the mitochondria for ATP production, addressing the energy substrate delivery aspect of cardiac muscle metabolism. L-Taurine supports cardiac muscle contractility, calcium signaling, membrane stabilization, and antioxidant defense within the cardiac muscle cell, addressing the electrophysiological and structural aspects of cardiac muscle function. Together, they form the formula's primary cardiac muscle support pair, with carnitine addressing the energy input side and taurine addressing the contractility and membrane stability side of cardiac muscle function. Their combined inclusion at equal 200mg doses reflects the clinical significance of both nutrients in cardiac muscle energy metabolism and contractility support for dogs and cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow do Dan Shen and Shan Zha complement the Western nutraceutical ingredients?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe formula's Western nutraceuticals (Acetyl L-Carnitine, L-Taurine, CoQ10, Vitamin E) primarily address cardiac muscle energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, and membrane antioxidant protection at the cellular level. Dan Shen and Shan Zha complement this cellular-level approach by addressing cardiovascular circulation and Blood movement at the channel and tissue level. Dan Shen's tanshinones and salvianolic acids support coronary circulation and cardiac tissue perfusion, ensuring that cardiac muscle cells receiving nutraceutical energy support have adequate blood flow and oxygen delivery. Shan Zha's OPCs and flavonoids support peripheral circulation and mild positive inotropy. Together, the formula's Western nutraceuticals and TCVM Blood-invigorating herbs address both cardiac muscle energy metabolism and cardiac tissue circulation, providing a more integrated cardiovascular support strategy than either approach alone, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan NutriHerb Heart Support be used alongside prescription cardiac medications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNutriHerb Heart Support contains Dan Shen (Chinese salvia root), which may affect platelet aggregation and interact with anticoagulant medications, and Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit), which may interact with cardiac glycosides and other cardiac medications. CoQ10 may modestly affect the metabolism of certain medications. Animals on prescription cardiac medications including ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, antiarrhythmics, or anticoagulants should use this product under veterinary supervision. Your authorizing veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your animal's specific cardiac condition, current medications, and laboratory results, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}