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• Carditone and CoQ10 at 1/9/13 11:38 AM
  • Recently purchased Carditone. Can I take CoQ10 and Carditone safely?

  • Hello,

    Please communicate to your physician about the supplements you take, as high blood pressure is a serious health condition.  Carditone is normally safe to take with CoQ10.  With that said, I do not know your full medical history, so please consult with your physician first.  Do not take CoQ10 if taking Warfarin (AKA: Coumadin).  When choosing a CoQ10 supplement, look for the CoQ10 from a natural source vs. a synthesized source.  CoQ10 is primarily lipid-soluble, so it needs to be in the presence of oil to be absorbed ie: consuming fat when taking the CoQ10.

    Let me know if I can help you with any other questions.

    In Health and Happiness,

    Kelly Harrington, MS, RD

    Nutritionist for Healthy Goods

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• Carditone and other Supplements at 9/4/12 12:44 AM
  • Hello, I was on Toprol for about 10 years and weaned myself off of it. I tried different supplements thereafter but my blood pressure did not start to lower (was 170/110) until I started taking a combination of Cool Cayenne Pepper, Kyolic Garlic, Norwegian Salmon Oil and Celery seed extract. To this I also consume 3 to 4 tablespoons a day of olive oil. Now my blood pressure will range from 150-145/100-98 (a nurse practitioner recommended walking or some form of exercise to lower it even more). Better, but certainly not ideal. My question: should I not add Carditone to my present regimen or should I cease taking these and use only carditone. It would be great if I could continue taking my current supplement as well, as the above supplements are beneficial for a lot of other good things, I believe, besides lowering blood pressure (one being reducing stiffness). In addition to the above list, I also take the following daily: 2000mg vitamin C, a super B complex and super Quercetin (for ocasional sniffles) and Sovereign colliadal silver for immune support in the winter. I am also working on maintaining lower sugar levels and controling cholesterol levels. Lastly, it's weird, but sometimes I can tell when it's about to rain as my head aches from the change in pressure outside. Thanks for your recommendations.
    

  • Hello - 

    Given that blood pressure is critical to keep within range, it is not safe for me to recommend anything.

    If your blood pressure is still elevated, do talk with your doctor about altering your protocol to get it down to a suitable level.

    Carditone is quite effective if taken properly. 

    It is best to take Carditone every 12 hours.

    If you add Carditone to your current regimen without altering anything, you may find your blood pressure dropping too low.

    In health,

    Dr Ben

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• azor, ambien and carditone at 8/1/12 12:13 PM
  • Can Carditone be taken with 40 ml. grams of Azor? I would like to control my blood pressure with carditone, get off Azor and stop the constant dr's visits. Please let me know if it would be safe to take both until carditone builds up in my system. Also, would it be safe to use carditone with ambien as well? I take 5 mg ambien nightly.
    
    Thank you
    PW

  • Hi PW - 

    It is not a good idea to mix blood pressure lowering supplements or meds together without your doctor's approval.

    Please talk with your doctor about your desire to switch off meds for lowering blood pressure to using something like Carditone. If your doctor does not know about herbs and supplements for blood pressure, then do find one that does.

    You may find a good integrative doctor by looking at this find a doctor resource.

    Best

    Dr Ben

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• Ok to take with Harthorne Solid Extract? at 6/1/12 10:28 AM
  • Is it OK to take Carditone with Hawthorne Solid Extract since they both work on High Blood Pressure?

  • Hello - 

    If you take this combination, be sure to have your doctor monitor your blood pressure regularly - and also obtain a quality blood pressure home system so you can monitor it yourself as well.

    Hawthorne is more designed to help your heart contract more strongly (great for congestive heart failure) and effectively while Carditone is more designed to reduce blood pressure.

    In health,

    Dr Ben

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• Carditone at 4/24/12 8:38 PM
  • How much is too much. I have been taking Carditone for 45 days. My blood pressure reading is 180/80. I have been thinking about increasing the dose of Carditone from 2 to 3 capsules daily?

  • Hello - 

    That is a high blood pressure. Please go to your doctor to have it looked at and addressed.

    Too much Carditone is when the blood pressure drops too low - below 120/80.

    If you are going to increase the amount you are taking - be sure to space out the capsules by 12 hours - 8 AM and 8 PM for example.

    You may consider taking 2 capsules in the AM and 2 capsules in the PM. Again - having your physician monitor your blood pressure and treatment.

    Best

    Dr Ben

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• Carditone user at 4/16/12 2:09 PM
  • Dear Dr.
    
    I have been using Carditone for about 20 days. My blood pressure came down from 140/100 to 130's/90's. It is definitely working. I know my blood pressure is not stable yet, because sometimes it is higher or lower than 130/90. Before I go to bed the reading is very good lower than 120/80. I am also experiencing nasal congestion and low heart beat, 50s sometimes 40s. Is my heart beat too low? Shall I cut down the dosage? I am taking 2 pills a day, one after getting out of bed, the other before bed.
    I got off high blood pressure prescription about 6 months ago. I am 49 and not over weight at all. I do not have any disease except being a hepatitis B carrier for more than 20 years. I liver is fine.
    
    I appreciate your professional consult.

  • Hello - 

    I am very careful in making recommendations to those taking blood pressure medications. It is not to be taken lightly.

    Carditone is definitely an effective herbal supplement to lower blood pressure.

    Consider supporting your liver nutritionally as a congested liver may increase blood pressure. Consider taking 1 capsule of Liver Nutrients with dinner daily.

    Taking CoQ10 is also important for ejection fraction. Consider taking 1 to 2 capsules daily of Active CoQH with dinner to support heart function. A low heart rate may be perfectly fine especially if you are in shape and fit.

    Also consider eliminating wheat and dairy products from your diet - as both may be causing sinus congestion.

    Please do visit your doctor to have your cardiovascular system evaluated fully.

    In health,Dr Ben 

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• high blood pressure at 3/30/12 2:02 PM
  • After delivery my son via c-section that was not expected my blood pressure elevated to a high level. I spent 4 days in the hosptial and was pumped with all kinds of pain medication. I believe my body is not balance. What herbal supplement will get my body to be balance and at the same time address the high blood pressure. The doctor placed me on 2.5mg of Amlodipine and I want to get off the pill and natural medication like Carditone. Show I call my doctor and find out from him first? I will be a year since I am taking Amlodipine generic for Norvac. I do not want my body to get use to take prescription medication. Can i stop right away and try Carditone or do i have to get off of this drug slowly? Thank you Dee
  • Hello Dee - Sounds like you may have had pre-eclampsia. Magnesium is very useful in this situation along with CoQ10. Optimal Magnesium is here: http://www.healthegoods.com/optimal-magnesium-100-vegetarian-capsules-seeking-health.html and Active CoQH is here: http://www.healthegoods.com/active-coqh-60-softgels.html Both of these are safe to take along with your blood pressure medication. Be sure to monitor your blood pressure as the magnesium may reduce it further. You may also have a genetic defect called MTHFR. Consider having your doctor test you for MTHFR. Learn more here: www.MTHFR.net It is not safe to quickly discontinue one blood pressure medication for another. You must work with your doctor on this and tell them your desires. If they refuse to comply with your wishes, then find a doctor who you enjoy working with and can provides options. Visit www.naturopathic.org to find such a doctor. In health, Dr Ben
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• Carditone at 3/16/12 5:12 PM
  • Hi Dr
    
    Thanks for the recommendations. The coversyl has not worked for me. blood pressure has not decreased. If i decide to try carditone should i stop taking the coversyl under doctors supervision or not advisable to take carditone at all? blood pressure is still the same and I'm already taking vit D supplements (ostelin). will try your recommended dosage.
    Trudy
  • Trudy - If the blood pressure medication you are taking is not working, then you need to tell your doctor and get on something else. In my experience, Carditone is very effective. If your blood pressure is high, you need something that will help it reduce to an appropriate level. Be sure to take Carditone every 12 hours - do not lapse and take a capsule or two randomly. I also strongly recommend that you address potential magnesium deficiencies, EPA/DHA and neurotransmitter support which will all contribute to healthier and more balanced emotions. Best, Dr Ben
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• Carditone at 3/16/12 12:46 AM
  • Dear Dr
    Can this be taken with coversyl? or vit D? diagnosed with high blood pressure 2 mnths ago after a panic attack. undergone full blood test, glucose, cholesterol, thyroid, are all normal. low on vit D. ECG normal Age 45
    
    Trudy
  • Hi Trudy - Taking additional blood pressure supplements or medications on top of what you are already taking must be approved by your physician. If you add Carditone on top of Conversyl, your blood pressure may lower too much and there may be an unfavorable interaction between the two as well. If your blood pressure is elevated after experiencing a panic attack, then I think the best thing to do is to also address the panic and anxiety with herbs, nutrients and healthy food choices. Consider taking 2 capsules of Ashwagandha twice daily. It is very safe and quite effective. http://www.healthegoods.com/ashwagandha-extract-stress-support-60-vegetarian-capsules-seeking-health.html You may also need additional Magnesium. Magnesium is depleted in most individuals - especially those experiencing panic or anxiety. That said, vitamin B6 is also depleted in these same individuals. I recommend you consider taking 2 capsules of Magnesium Plus in the AM and 2 before bed - this provides both a highly absorbable form of magnesium and the most active form of vitamin B6 http://www.healthegoods.com/magnesium-plus-100-vegetarian-capsules-seeking-health.html Since you are low on vitamin D3, that is important to address. Consider taking 2 drops daily of Vitamin D360 - this will provide 4,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day: http://www.healthegoods.com/vitamin-d360-by-seeking-health.html Low vitamin D is associated with numerous medical issues and emotional distress is one. These three suggestions are safe to take with Conversyl and are also effective at addressing anxiety and panic. I do recommend you and your physician monitor your blood pressure because it may drop with these recommendations as the emotional aspect of the high blood pressure is now being addressed. Keep me posted! In health, Dr Ben
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• Carditone at 9/24/11 8:43 PM
  • Hello,
    
    I was wondering if by taking Carditone by Ayush Herbs, would I gain weight as a side effect? Also, would it cause nasal congestion?
    
    Thank you!
  • Greetings from HealthE Goods! Thank you for your questions. Upon consulting with Ayush Herbs, they advised that Carditone will not cause either weight gain or nasal congestion as a side effect. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Best Regards, Brandon Customer Support HealthE Goods
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• Taking Carditone at 7/15/11 9:52 PM
  • Should I take Carditone with or without food?
  • I confirmed with Ayush Herbs: Take Carditone only with food. Do not take Carditone on an empty stomach. Should you need further help, please do ask! In health, Dr Ben
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