Cardio Complete

❤️ Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in the United States — and standard cholesterol panels are still missing most of the story.

Total cholesterol is not the problem. Oxidized LDL is. Inflammation is. Endothelial dysfunction is. Arterial stiffness is. And the slow, silent accumulation of plaque in vessels that carries no symptoms until the moment it does.

Conventional medicine waits for numbers to cross a threshold and then reaches for a statin. Functional medicine asks a different question: what can we do right now — before damage is done — to protect the heart, clean the vessels, reduce inflammation, and optimize every cardiovascular biomarker that actually predicts outcomes?

A cardiovascular system under stress looks like:

❌ Elevated LDL-C, non-HDL cholesterol, or ApoB ❌ Low HDL and poor reverse cholesterol transport ❌ Elevated triglycerides and VLDL ❌ High hsCRP and systemic inflammation ❌ Elevated homocysteine — one of the strongest independent predictors of heart attack and stroke ❌ Endothelial dysfunction and poor vascular tone ❌ Oxidative stress driving LDL oxidation and arterial plaque ❌ Elevated Lp(a) — the genetic cardiovascular risk most doctors never test ❌ Statin-induced CoQ10 depletion and mitochondrial dysfunction ❌ Metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and hypertension as compounding risk

Cardio Complete is the most comprehensive cardiovascular support formula in the Carvalho Wellness line — 20 clinically active ingredients across lipid management, vascular protection, antioxidant defense, anti-inflammatory activity, and endothelial support. All in 3 capsules.

✅ Red Yeast Rice — Monascus purpureus standardized (900mg) — contains naturally occurring monacolins, including monacolin K, which inhibits HMG-CoA reductase (the same enzyme targeted by statins) through a natural, food-derived mechanism; supports LDL reduction without the synthetic pharmaceutical load; standardized for consistency and potency

✅ Plant Sterols — Cardio Aid® (300mg / 400mg beta-sitosterol) — clinically validated to reduce LDL cholesterol by competing with dietary cholesterol for intestinal absorption; among the most evidence-backed natural lipid-lowering interventions available; Cardio Aid® is a pharmaceutical-grade phytosterol complex

✅ Berberine + Berbevis® Phytosome — Indena™ (100mg + 100mg) — berberine activates AMPK (the body's master metabolic switch), upregulates LDL receptors for enhanced cholesterol clearance, lowers triglycerides, and improves insulin sensitivity; Berbevis® is a patented phytosome formulation using pea protein, sunflower lecithin, and grape seed extract for dramatically enhanced bioavailability compared to standard berberine

✅ Bergamot Orange Phytosome — VazGuard™ (125mg) — clinically studied Italian bergamot standardized extract with a unique polyphenol profile that simultaneously lowers LDL, raises HDL, reduces triglycerides, and protects against LDL oxidation; delivered in phytosome form for superior absorption; one of the most exciting emerging agents in functional cardiology

✅ Curcumin Phytosome — Meriva® (125mg) — the gold-standard curcumin delivery system; Meriva® uses phosphatidylcholine complexation to achieve up to 29x greater bioavailability than standard curcumin; powerfully anti-inflammatory, inhibits NF-κB, reduces hsCRP, and protects endothelial cells from oxidative damage

✅ NAC — N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (125mg) — the direct precursor to glutathione, the body's master antioxidant; protects LDL from oxidation, reduces lipoprotein(a), supports endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity, and provides hepatic protection for patients on lipid-lowering therapies

✅ Olive Leaf Extract — 40% Oleuropein (125mg) — oleuropein is the primary bioactive in olive leaf with robust clinical evidence for blood pressure reduction, endothelial protection, LDL oxidation prevention, and anti-inflammatory activity; the Mediterranean diet's cardiovascular benefit is largely attributable to this compound

✅ Garlic — 10,000 ppm Allicin (150mg) — clinically demonstrated to reduce blood pressure, lower triglycerides, inhibit platelet aggregation, and provide broad-spectrum antioxidant and anti-inflammatory cardiovascular protection

✅ Artichoke Leaf Extract — 5% Cynarin (125mg) — cynarin and related caffeoylquinic acids support bile acid production, enhance cholesterol elimination through the GI tract, protect hepatic function, and reduce LDL through complementary mechanisms to plant sterols and berberine

✅ Green Tea Phytosome — GreenSelect® Phytosome (62.5mg) — standardized EGCG delivered in phytosome form; supports weight management, reduces LDL oxidation, improves endothelial function, and provides potent polyphenol antioxidant activity throughout the cardiovascular system

✅ Grape Seed Extract — 95% Proanthocyanidins (50mg) — OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) are among the most potent vascular antioxidants identified; strengthen capillary integrity, reduce endothelial permeability, inhibit LDL oxidation, and support healthy blood pressure

✅ Quercetin Phytosome — Quercefit™ (25mg) — a flavonoid delivered in phytosome form for enhanced bioavailability; inhibits LDL oxidation, reduces inflammatory cytokines, supports senolytic activity (clearing senescent cells that accelerate vascular aging), and enhances nitric oxide bioavailability

✅ Resveratrol — 98% from Japanese Fleeceflower root (20mg) — activates SIRT1 and AMPK pathways, provides potent cardioprotective and anti-aging activity, supports mitochondrial biogenesis, reduces platelet aggregation, and protects endothelial cells from oxidative stress

✅ CoEnzyme Q10 (25mg) — absolutely essential in any formula containing Red Yeast Rice; statins and monacolin K deplete CoQ10 by inhibiting the same pathway used to synthesize it; CoQ10 supports mitochondrial energy production in cardiac muscle, reduces oxidative stress, and is clinically validated for blood pressure support

✅ Pomegranate Fruit 4:1 Extract (25mg) — rich in punicalagins and ellagic acid; one of the most studied fruits for cardiovascular protection; reduces arterial plaque progression, lowers LDL oxidation, supports blood pressure, and improves endothelial function

✅ Lycopene — Lyc-O-Mato® (2mg) — the most bioavailable lycopene on the market, derived from whole tomato and standardized for consistency; reduces LDL oxidation, lowers hsCRP, and protects endothelial cells; Lyc-O-Mato® is the form used in the majority of human clinical trials on lycopene

✅ Vitamin K2 — K2VITAL™ as All-Trans MK-7 (12.5mcg) — the most critical and chronically under-dosed nutrient in cardiovascular protection; activates Matrix Gla Protein (MGP), the body's primary calcification inhibitor in arterial walls; without adequate K2, calcium directed to bones by D3 can deposit in arteries instead; K2VITAL™ is microencapsulated for superior stability and bioavailability

✅ Niacin (B3, 25mg) — at this supportive dose, contributes to HDL elevation and triglyceride reduction, supports the methylation network alongside folate, and participates in cellular energy metabolism through NAD+ production

✅ Folate as Folinic Acid / Calcium Folinate (200mcg DFE) — supports homocysteine clearance through the methylation cycle; elevated homocysteine is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis, thrombosis, and cardiovascular events; folinic acid is the active, non-methylated form safe for all MTHFR variants

✅ Pantothenic Acid (B5, 38mg) — essential for CoA synthesis and the metabolism of fatty acids; supports adrenal function and lipid balance; a critical but overlooked cofactor in cardiovascular metabolic health

Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (hypromellose, purified water), rice flour. No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, wheat, soy, or dairy.

Serving size: 3 vegetarian capsules | 60 servings per 180-capsule container. Take with food or as directed by your clinician.

This is not a single-target supplement. Cardiovascular risk is multifactorial — and Cardio Complete addresses it that way. Twenty evidence-based ingredients. Phytosome delivery where bioavailability matters most. Lipid management, vascular protection, anti-inflammatory support, antioxidant defense, and endothelial function — all in one formula.

Because protecting your heart is not a single intervention. It is a system. And your heart deserves a complete one.

✅ Meriva® Curcumin | ✅ VazGuard™ Bergamot | ✅ Berbevis® Berberine | ✅ K2VITAL™ MK-7 | ✅ Lyc-O-Mato® Lycopene | ✅ GreenSelect® Phytosome | ✅ Cardio Aid® Plant Sterols | ✅ Zero Artificial Ingredients | ✅ 60 Servings | ✅ Practitioner-Formulated

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. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are taking cholesterol-lowering medications, blood thinners, or have a known liver condition.