Indications

• Hibiscus SAP assists in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.
• Hibiscus SAP promotes healthy cholesterol levels.
• Hibiscus SAP supports healthy blood sugar levels.

Ingredients

Each vegetable capsule contains:

Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract,
15% anthocyanidins 600 mg

Contains no: Preservatives, artificial flavor or color, sugar, dairy, starch, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, citrus, or eggs.

Description

Hibiscus sabdariffa (hibiscus) is a medicinal botanical that maintains cardiovascular health, based on evidence from several clinical trials.[1] Hibiscus has a beneficial effect on blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol, and has antioxidant properties.[1] This botanical has been used historically in both Asia and Africa as an aqueous extract or tea to treat high blood pressure, liver disease, and fevers.[2] Hibiscus possesses several active constituents, including anthocyanidins which are thought to be the source of its antioxidant effects.

Quantity

90 capsules

Dose

1 capsule one to three times daily or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Potential side effects/Safety

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur ; in which case, discontinue use.

References

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2. Saunders, L. and P. Rouchotas. “Hibiscus — An emerging new botanical medicine”. IHP magazine (2013): 67–71.
3. Ojeda, D., et al. “Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activity by the anthocyanins delphinidin- and
cyaniding-3-O-sambubiosides from Hibiscus sabdariffa”. Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol. 127, No. 1 (2010): 7–10.
4. Frank, T., et al. “Pharmacokinetics of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
extract”. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Vol. 45, No. 2 (2005): 203–210.
5. Herrera-Arellano, A., et al. “Clinical effects produced by a standardized herbal medicinal product of Hibiscus sabdariffa
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6. Herrera-Arellano, A., et al. “Effectiveness and tolerability of a standardized extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa in patients
with mild to moderate hypertension: a controlled and randomized clinical trial”. Phytomedicine Vol. 11, No. 5 (2004):
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7. Yang, M.Y., et al. “The hypolipidemic effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa polyphenols via inhibiting lipogenesis and promoting
hepatic lipid clearance”. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Vol. 58, No. 2 (2010): 850–859.
8. Kuriyan, R., et al. “An evaluation of the hypolipidemic effect of an extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa leaves in hyperlipidemic Indians: a double blind, placebo controlled trial”. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine Vol. 10 (2010): 27–34. 9. Gurrola-Diaz, C.M., et al. “Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract powder and prevention treatment (diet) on the lipid
profiles of patients with metabolic syndrome (MeSy)”. Phytomedicine Vol. 17, No. 7 (2010): 500–505.
10. Kao, E.S., et al. “Anthocyanin extracted from Hibiscus attenuate oxidized LDL-mediated foam cell formation involving
regulation of CD36 gene”. Chemico-Biological Interactions Vol. 179, No. 2–3 (2009): 212–218.