Circulation Recommendations

This range brings together supplements often associated with heart and circulatory wellbeing, including several with authorised roles in the body. Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function — an authorised EU health claim — at a daily intake of 250mg. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function, and vitamin K to normal blood clotting; both are authorised EU health claims.

The range also includes botanicals and compounds traditionally taken for these purposes — Ginkgo biloba, hawthorn berry, L-arginine, CoQ10 and alpha-lipoic acid — for which no health claims have been authorised, so we describe what they are rather than what they do. Available as capsules, softgels and powders.

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Frequently asked questions

Which nutrients here have authorised roles for the heart? Popular
Three of the products carry authorised EU health claims relevant to this area. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart, at a daily intake of 250mg. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function. Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.

These claims are specific to particular functions rather than to "circulation" in general. The other ingredients in this range do not carry authorised health claims.
What is hawthorn?
Hawthorn is a flowering shrub, and hawthorn berry has a long history of traditional use in various cultures. Health Leads supplies hawthorn berry at 450mg in capsules.

No health claims have been authorised for hawthorn, so we describe what it is rather than making claims for it. If you are interested in hawthorn, particularly alongside any medication, it is best to discuss it with a doctor, pharmacist or a qualified herbal practitioner.
What is Ginkgo biloba?
Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest species of tree, and extract from its leaves has a long history of traditional use. Health Leads supplies Ginkgo biloba leaf at 350mg in capsules.

No health claims have been authorised for ginkgo, so we describe what it is rather than making claims for it. As with any botanical, if you take medication or have a health condition, seek advice from a doctor, pharmacist or qualified herbal practitioner before taking it.
What are L-arginine and taurine?
L-arginine and taurine are amino acids. L-arginine is found in protein-rich foods such as meat, nuts and seeds; taurine occurs naturally in the body and in foods such as meat and fish. Both are supplied here as single-ingredient capsules.

No health claims have been authorised for L-arginine or taurine, so we describe what they are rather than making claims for them.
What is CoQ10?
Coenzyme Q10 is a compound produced naturally by the body and found in every cell, where it plays a part in energy production within the mitochondria. It is also obtained in small amounts from food, particularly meat and fish.

Health Leads supplies CoQ10 in capsules from 30mg to 400mg, and as a powder. No health claims have been authorised for CoQ10, so we describe what it is rather than making claims for it.
Should I take a supplement for my heart or circulation?
This is a question for a healthcare professional rather than for us. Cardiovascular wellbeing is shaped mostly by long-term habits — diet, physical activity, not smoking — and by managing any medical risk factors with your GP.

If you have a diagnosed heart or circulatory condition, or take medication, some supplements can interact with medicines, so it is important to seek medical advice before starting anything. Several ingredients in this range are ones a doctor, pharmacist or qualified herbal practitioner is best placed to advise you on.

Circulation, the Heart, and the Nutrients With Established Roles

The circulatory system moves blood around the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and taking waste away. At its centre is the heart, a muscular pump, connected to a network of arteries, veins and capillaries. It is one of the areas people most often ask about when thinking about diet and supplements, though it is also an area where clear information matters, because only a small number of nutrients have authorised roles and much of what is commonly said about circulation supplements is not established.

Among the products here, three nutrients carry authorised EU health claims relevant to this area. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart, at a daily intake of 250mg. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function. Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting. These are the claims with established backing, and they are specific — they describe particular normal functions, not "circulation" as a general benefit.

The range also includes a number of botanicals and compounds that people associate with this area but for which no health claims have been authorised — Ginkgo biloba, hawthorn berry, L-arginine, coenzyme Q10, acetyl-L-carnitine, alpha-lipoic acid and taurine. For these we describe what they are and where they come from, rather than what they do. Some, such as hawthorn and ginkgo, have long histories of traditional use and are the subject of ongoing research, but that is not the same as an authorised claim, and we do not make claims for them.

If you are considering one of these botanicals, particularly if you take medication or have a diagnosed heart or circulatory condition, this is an area to discuss with a doctor, pharmacist or a qualified herbal practitioner rather than to self-direct. Several of these ingredients can interact with prescribed medicines, and professional advice is the right route.

More broadly, cardiovascular wellbeing is shaped far more by long-term habits — diet, physical activity, not smoking, and regular check-ups — than by any supplement. Anyone with concerns about their heart or circulation should speak to their GP.