When you think of your muscles, the standard ones you focus on regularly in the gym (biceps, triceps, glutes, etc.) probably come to mind first. The heart is likely lower on that list, if it is at all. But did you know that the heart is also a muscle? Not only that, but it's also arguably the most important muscle in the body!

So how exactly do you support the heart muscle?

Meet arjuna tree bark extract. Used in Ayurvedic practices for generations, this extract has been demonstrated in clinical research to maintain overall heart function.

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Arjuna: Barking up the Right Tree for Heart Health

Although it may not be as well-known as vitamin D or CoQ10, arjuna bark has been part of heart-healthy regimens for centuries. But how exactly does this polyphenol- and glycoside-rich compound help keep the heart strong?

When evaluating measures of heart health, perhaps the most important function to monitor is how well it pumps blood, a process known as cardiac output (and the main function of the heart). Cardiac output is usually measured by how much blood (in liters) your heart pumps in one minute.

The left ventricle, the largest of the body's heart chambers, is primarily responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood through the body. This is typically tested through a process called LVEF or left ventricular ejection fraction.

Active compounds in Terminalia arjuna bark extract have been clinically studied to support this exact function. In fact, in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study, older adults and active young men took 400 mg of arjuna bark extract (the same found in Cardio Peak™) for eight weeks.

In both groups, those taking the arjuna extract saw improvements in LVEF measurements when compared to placebo. Simply put, the body was pumping blood more efficiently, thanks to arjuna!

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While we've established that arjuna bark extract can support cardio output, it also helps encourage cardiovascular endurance, another crucial measure of lasting heart health.

Although cardiovascular endurance, or how long you can exercise before reaching exhaustion, can improve with the more cardio activities you include as part of your healthy lifestyle, arjuna can give you a helping hand along the way.

The same randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study that measured cardiac output also measured cardio endurance. Those taking the 400 mg dose of arjuna bark extract over eight weeks improved physical fatigue scores compared to placebo. And less fatigue means more time and effort towards maximizing your active lifestyle and fitness goals!

Additionally, studies show that arjuna bark extract can help you up your overall workout game by enhancing exercise performance in healthy adults.

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