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Quest Vitamins LTD,
8 Venture Way,
Aston Science Park,
Birmingham,
B7 4AP.

Tel: 0121 359 0056
Fax: 0121 359 0313
Email: info@questvitamins.co.uk
Registered in England No. 2530437

Insufficient Blood Circulation

DESCRIPTION

Always a symptom of an underlying condition, insufficient blood circulation is defined as decreased blood flow, resulting in undernourishment of body tissues and build-up of cellular waste products. The pooling of blood in extremities, insufficient Vitamin C (causing weakened blood vessels), Hypertension, Shock, a weak heart, malnutrition, or Atherosclerosis can cause this condition.

If the affected blood vessels supply the heart, Coronary Heart Disease could result, leading to heart failure.

Symptoms of insufficient blood circulation include dizziness, pale Skin, rapid and weak breathing, faintness, and a rapid pulse, among others.

HERBS

Ginger

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Bioflavonoids
Carnitine (1)
Fish Oil
Magnesium
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (3)

REFERENCES

1. Arrigo A, et al: Effects of acetyl-L-carnitine on reaction times in patients with cerebrovascular insufficiency, International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Research, 10(1-2), 1990, 133-137.
2. Khaw KT, Woodhouse P: Interrelation of Vitamin C, Infection, haemostatic factors, and cardiovascular disease, British Medical Journal, 310(6994), June 1995, p 1559-1563.
3. Qiao Y, et al: Effect of Vitamin E on vascular integrity in cholesterol-fed guinea pigs, Arterioscler Thromb, 13(12), Dec 1993, p 1885-1892.

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