Product Information |
| 1. What is Bayer Nutritional Science™? |
| Bayer Nutritional Science™ is a new line of nutritional supplements that combine the latest scientifically proven ingredients to help keep your mind and body vital and active. Bayer Nutritional Science™ formulas are targeted at goal-specific needs. |
| 2. Can the Bayer Nutritional Science™ products be taken together? |
| Yes. The Bayer Nutritional Science™ line has been uniquely designed to be complementary so that you can safely take any and all products together. |
| 3. Why should I take Bayer Nutritional Science™ nutritional supplements vs other dietary supplements? |
| When you choose Bayer Nutritional Science™, you're choosing a brand manufactured by a company, Bayer HealthCare, which has over 100 years of experience and leadership in the advancement of healthcare. Bayer Nutritional Science™ applies the highest standards to all of its products. Our products are specially designed with unique combinations of ingredients to address your most important health goals. Also, the line simplifies our consumers' decision-making process by offering specialized formulas that, when taken together, do not exceed any limits for daily intake of vitamins and minerals. |
Heart Vitality™ |
| 4. How do the Phytosterols help to lower cholesterol? |
Clinical evidence has demonstrated that the consumption of plant-based Phytosterols inhibits the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, leading to a decrease in total blood and bad (LDL) cholesterol.‡
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5. How does Folic Acid help to maintain healthy blood pressure†*?
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| Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood. It is a substance associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Folate or Folic Acid helps maintain plasma homocysteine levels. |
| 6. If the daily intake of Phytosterols at 800 mg shows that it may reduce the risk of heart disease, why do we go above that with 2,000 mg? Is there an added benefit? |
| The full amount of phtyosterols recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) is 2,000 mg or 2 g. Most people can expect to start seeing cholesterol-lowering results in 2 to 4 weeks. |
| 7. Can I take Bayer Nutritional Science™ with a statin? |
| While there are no known contraindications between Heart Vitality™ and statins, we recommend that you talk to your doctor before adding Heart Vitality™ to your statin. |
| 8. Can I take Bayer Nutritional Science™ with blood pressure medication? |
| While there are no known contraindications between Heart Vitality™ and blood pressure medications, we recommend that you talk to your doctor before adding Heart Vitality™ to your blood pressure medication. |
Vital & Sharp Mind™ |
| 9. How do the key ingredients in Vital & Sharp Mind™ promote memory, concentration, and mental sharpness? |
Ginkgo extract contains Flavonoids and Terpenoids. Each possesses different functional properties. Flavonoids contribute to the antioxidant properties of Ginkgo. The terpenoids are further broken down into ginkgolides and bilobalides. The antiplatelet activity is exhibited from the ginkgolides, and nerve cell protection is exhibited from the bilobalides. Studies have shown that Ginkgo biloba increases blood circulation.
DHA, also known as docosahexaenoic acid, is a known fatty acid found in the brain and is beneficial for the support of healthy brain function. DHA is a vital component of the phosholipids in the brain and is a prominent structural fatty acid in the gray matter of the brain. Best sources of DHA include fatty, oily fish.
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Eye Health & Vitality™ |
| 10. How do Lutein and Zeaxanthin help promote eye health? |
Lutein and Zeaxanthin are members of the xanthopyll class of carotenoids. They are found in the macula of the human retina, as well as the crystalline lens.
Just like other carotenoids, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, act as antioxidants, protecting cells against the damaging effects of free radicals and as a filter in light-sensitive tissues, such as the macula, lens, and retina.* |
Safety |
| 11. Can the tablets be crushed or cut in half? |
For ease of swallowing, the tablets can be crushed or cut in half when taken. We do recommend that the tablets be taken with food.
Please note that our Vital & Sharp Mind™ product is a softgel, which should not be opened or chewed, and should be swallowed whole. Available January 2007. |
| ‡Dietary supplements or foods containing at least 400 mg per serving of free phytosterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 800 mg, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. The daily intake of Heart Vitality (2 tablets) supplies 2,000 mg of free phytosterols. |
†For blood pressure levels already within the normal range.
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*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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