VeinoMax is the gold-standard dietary supplement for supporting the circulation. Its natural venotonic extracts (hawthorn berries, bilberries, horse chestnut, grape seeds …) and exceptional phytonutrients targeted at vein health provide consistent support for the most common circulation problems, such as varicose veins and venous insufficiency.
What is in VeinoMax?
VeinoMax offers an unprecedented synergy of active principles from plant extracts aimed at combatting leg discomfort :
- troxerutin and quercetin, both of which are obtained from the Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica). One of the 50 fundamental plants of Chinese medicine, this ornamental tree bears flower buds which can “eliminate heat from the blood”, according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Given their specific affinity with the outer vein wall and vascular endothelium, its two precious flavonols are among the most widely-studied substances in phlebology (1-2) ;
- hesperidin and diosmin, two flavonoids extracted from bitter orange (Citrus aurantium). Several studies have investigated how these vasoprotective compounds interact with capillary permeability, the underlying inflammatory component and stimulation of blood flow (3-4) ;
- extract of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), a natural phlebotonic which helps support vein health and circulation via the specific action of aescin on venous tone and capillary strength. Many scientific articles have noted a subjective improvement in perceived discomfort associated with chronic venous insufficiency (pain, heaviness, swelling …) (5) ;
- extract of blueberry. Rich in anthocyanidins, this dark berry with antioxidant properties helps maintain healthy veins and capillaries by, in particular, acting on the vasomotion of small calibre vessels (6) ;
- extract of grape seed. Through its proanthocyanidin content, it supports vein health by improving the fragility of vascular walls (7) ;
- extract of hawthorn berry, which helps maintain good cardiovascular health. This cardiotonic plant supports the heart’s contractile function and dilation of coronary blood vessels, thereby improving blood supply to the heart muscle (8). It thus exerts a particularly beneficial complementary action in cases of poor venous return;
- vitamin C, which supports normal collagen production and blood vessel function (9).
What are the symptoms of venous insufficiency?
Venous insufficiency is the result of poor venous return. In other words, the blood circulating in the veins of the lower limbs struggles to travel back up to the heart and instead pools in the legs, a problem known as ‘stasis’.
This common complaint, thought to affect 15%-20% of the adult population, is usually caused by both a lack of tone in the vein wall and valve dysfunction in which the small valves meant to ensure blood flows upwards against gravity, do not work properly (10).
It produces various symptoms:
- a feeling of heavy legs, more pronounced at the end of the day;
- restlessness or tingling in the legs;
- muscle cramps in the night;
- swelling of the legs (oedema), especially the calves, ankles or feet;
- formation of varicose veins or spider veins ;
- formation of varicose ulcers (in the case of advanced chronic venous insufficiency).
Daily dose : 6 capsules
Number of daily doses per box: 30
|
Quantity per dose |
% of recommended daily amount |
Troxerutin (from 750 mg Sophorae japonica extract standardized to 95 % troxerutin) |
712,5 mg |
* |
Diosmin (from 750 mg of Citrus aurantium extract standardised 90 % diosmin |
675 mg |
* |
Aescin (from 240 mg of horse chestnut extract standardised 18 to 22 % aescin) |
43,2 mg |
* |
Quercetin (from 150 mg of Sophora japonica extract standardised 95 % quercetin) |
142,5 mg |
* |
Vit. C (calcium ascorbate)) |
150 mg |
187% |
Hesperidin (from 67.50 mg of Citrus aurantium extract standardised 95 % hesperidin) |
64 mg |
* |
Anthocyanidins (from 60 mg of blueberry extract standardised 25 % anthocyanidins) |
15 mg |
* |
Proanthocyanidins (from 60 mg of grapeseed extract
standardised 90-95 % proanthocyanidins) |
54 mg |
* |
Vitexin (from 45 mg of hawthorn berry extract standardised 2 % vitexin) |
0,9 mg |
* |
Other ingredients : Acacia gum, rice flour.
* Unspecified |
Adults : take two vegetarian capsules three times a day with each main meal, or as advised by your therapist.
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