What Is It?
Vascular Relax BP is a powerful combination of minerals and herbal extracts for vascular smooth muscle relaxation, endothelial function, and overall circulatory health.
Uses For Vascular Relax BP
Healthy Blood Vessel Relaxation: Magnesium supports healthy cellular electrolyte function and vascular smooth muscle cells. The importance of magnesium intake was demonstrated in the 10 year follow-up of the Women’s Health Study, where higher intakes of dietary magnesium were associated with maintaining healthy vascular relaxation. Patent pending MegaNatural-BP supports healthy blood vessel relaxation in volunteers, as demonstrated in a study conducted at the University of California, Davis. MegaNatural®-BP grape seed is unique in that the extraction process maximizes the concentration of monomeric and oligomeric procyanidins and minimizes the concentration of polymeric procyanidins. A recent double blind, placebo controlled trial in Israel suggests that the carotenoid lycopene from tomato extract provides powerful vascular antioxidant protection and healthy blood vessel relaxation support. CranLoad delivers a unique cranberry and grape seed blend developed as part of an extensive research program with the Institute of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (INAF) and Laval University in Quebec, Canada. In addition to being powerful antioxidants, these compounds offer specific vascular support mechanisms that are associated with enhanced endothelial function. In a pilot trial involving elite athletes, CranLoad provided statistically significant support for healthy flow- mediated dilation (FMD) at rest, an effect similar to arginine administration.
Vascular Integrity and Function: Both hawthorn and olive leaf have a long history of traditional use for maintaining cardiovascular health and have supported vascular function in studies. Grape seed oligomeric procyandins have been shown to maintain healthy collagenase, elastase and hyaluronidase enzyme activity, supporting endothelial integrity. Pomegranate, standardized to contain 40% punicosides, offers the antioxidant and vascular benefits associated with pomegranate juice.
What Is The Source?
Magnesium is derived from limestone. Hawthorn extract is derived from Crataegus oxyacantha flower and leaf and standardized to contain 2% vitexins. Olive leaf extract is derived from Olea europea l. and standardized to contain min. 15% oleuropein. MegaNatural®-BP grape seed extract is standardized to typically contain 90% total polyphenols. Pomegranate extract is derived from Punica granatum whole fruit and standardized to contain 40% punicosides. Lycopene is derived from tomato. Ascorbyl palmitate is derived from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil. Hypo-allergenic plant fiber is derived from pine cellulose.

Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 4 capsules daily, in divided doses, with meals.
Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or Precautions?
Magnesium can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. In rare cases, hawthorn has caused dizziness, palpitations, headache, agitation, fatigue or rash. If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product.
Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?
Individuals on anti-hypertensive medications or anti-diabetes medications may require blood pressure monitoring or blood glucose monitoring. Magnesium should be taken separately from bisphosphonate medications and certain antibiotics. Grape seed extract may be contra-indicated with blood thinning medications. Pomegranate may alter the metabolism of certain medications. Consult your physician for more information.

four vegetarian capsules contain
magnesium (as magnesium citrate)………………………………………………………………………….200 mg

hawthorn (crataegus oxyacantha) extract (flower and leaf)…………………………………..500 mg
(standardized to contain 2% vitexins)

olive leaf (olea europea l.) extract ………………………………………………………………………….100 mg
(standardized to contain min 15% oleuropein)

MegaNatural®-BP grape (vitis vinifera) extract (seed) …………………………………………..150 mg

pomegranate (punica granatum) extract (whole fruit) ……………………………………………..50 mg
(standardized to contain 40% punicosides) lycopene……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 mg

CranLoadTM proprietary blend…………………………………………………………………………………..130 mg
providing cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon)
extract (fruit) and grape (Vitis vinifera) extract (seed)

ascorbyl palmitate (fat-soluble vitamin C) ………………………………………………………………..40 mg

other ingredients: hypo-allergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water)

Recommended Use:
Adults: As a dietary supplement, take 4 capsules daily, in divided doses, with meals.

Warnings:
If you are pregnant or nursing, please consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Keep out of the reach of children.