Cardio Care and
Cardio Pro

Depending on your desired outcome, there are varying usage recommendations for Cardio Care and Cardio Pro. Either or these should always be consumed on an empty stomach for maximum benefit:

Remember, you are unique and our recommendations are of a general nature. That means that you need to consult with your medical professional who knows you personally regarding any contemplated changes to your lifestyle, diet or supplementation regimen. If you experience any adverse side effects from taking Cardio Care and Cardio Pro, stop using it immediately and consult your medical professional before starting again. See our Safety Page for more information about Embla Arginine product’s safety.

Cardio Pro and Cardio Care are generally appropriate for anyone who can safely supplement with Arginine (see Safety information). Nevertheless, Cardio Pro is optimized for body building (seeking to stimulate muscle growth), while  Cardio Care is optimized for everyone else.

Click here to view Cardio Care and Cardio Pro mixing instructions.

Contraindications:

Although L-Arginine is said to be the safest of all amino acids and is naturally found in meat, dairy chocolate, onions, garlic, coconut, grains and nuts (and many more foods), certain persons must not use L-Arginine supplements without express authorization from their physician. These include, but are not limited to persons with prostate cancer, persons with ocular or brain herpes, persons with kidney or liver dysfunction, anyone under the age of 23, or pregnant and nursing women. See additional safety information.

For Cardiovascular Benefits

The recommended usage described below is for persons desiring to increase cardiovascular integrity.

Directions:

In order to achieve cardiovascular benefits

1. Dissolve one scoop of Cardio Care or Cardio Pro (providing 5 grams of elemental L-Arginine) into a glass of water (6 to 12 ounces)
2. Water can be warm or cold, depending on preference
3. Do not use juice or any kind of flavored water
4. Stir and then allow to sit for a minute or two before drinking
5. Drink on an empty stomach (no food for two hours previously) and wait one hour before consuming any food or drink containing sugars or proteins. An ideal time is upon arising

Importance of Timing With Other Food/Drink:

Ideally, no food, vitamins, drugs are to be consumed for two hours prior and one hour afterwards. If this rule is violated, the benefits will not be fully obtained. The minimum time between food intake and Cardio Care intake must be at least 30 minutes. May be taken one to three times daily.

Benefits from this recommended usage

1. Helps produce Nitric-Oxide
2. Boosts energy
3. Antioxidant benefits
4. Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels
5. Helps repair and improve endothelial cell functioning
6. Promotes healthy sexual performance
7. Functions as an Adaptogen to improve all cellular and intracellular signaling in the body

Please click here for a more in-depth discussion of cardiovascular benefits from Embla Arginine.

Nighttime Protocol — For Anti aging Benefits

The recommended usage described below is for persons desiring to obtain anti aging benefits, including regaining youthful hormone levels and neurological activity:

Directions:

In order to achieve anti aging benefits:

1. Dissolve two scoops of Cardio Care or Cardio Pro (providing 10 grams of elemental L-Arginine) into a glass of water (12 to 24 ounces)
2. Water can be warm or cold, depending on preference
3. Do not use juice or any kind of flavored water
4. Stir and then let sit for two minutes before drinking
5. Drink just before going to sleep at night, on an empty stomach (no food for two hours previously)

Importance of Timing With Other Food/Drink:

Ideally, no food, vitamins, drugs are to be consumed for two hours prior and one hour afterwards. If this rule is violated, the benefits will not be fully obtained. The minimum space between food intake and Cardio Care or Cardio Pro intake must be at least 30 minutes or it will be a waste of product and money. May be taken one to three times daily.

Benefits from this recommended usage

1. Enhances muscle mass
2. Supports muscle growth and development
3. Aids in decreasing body fat
4. Antioxidant benefits
5. Boosts energy
6. Helps repair and improve endothelial cell functioning
7. Promotes healthy sexual performance
8. Helps provide the building blocks needed in order for the body to maintain its own healthy growth hormone levels
9. Helps produce Nitric-Oxide (NO)
10. Stimulates production of human anti-aging mechanisms in persons over 23

For Athletic Benefits

The recommended usage described below is for people wanting to increase muscle mass, increase strength, reduce adipose tissue body fat and shorten recuperation time. You may wish to review this L-Arginine documentation specifically for athletes.

Directions:

In order to achieve athletic benefits:

1. Dissolve two to three scoops of Cardio Care or Cardio Pro (providing 10 to 15 grams of elemental L-Arginine) into a glass of water (16 to 32 ounces)
2. Water can be warm or cold, depending on preference
3. Do not use juice or any kind of flavored water
4. Stir and then allow to sit for two minutes before drinking
5. Drink 20 minutes before intense exercise, on an empty stomach (no food for two hours previously and one hour afterwards)

Importance of Timing With Other Food/Drink:

Take just before intense exercise.

Ideally, no food, vitamins, drugs are to be consumed for two hours prior and one hour afterwards. If this rule is violated, the benefits will not be fully obtained. The minimum time between food intake and Cardio Care or Cardio Pro intake must be at least 30 minutes. May be taken once or twice per day.

Benefits:

1. Enhances and stimulates muscle mass
2. Supports muscle growth
3. Aids in decreasing body fat
4. Antioxidant benefits
5. Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels
6. Helps boost energy
7. Helps repair and improve endothelial cell functioning
8. Helps promote healthy sexual performance
9. Helps provide the building blocks necessary for the body to maintain its own healthy growth hormone levels
10. Helps produce Nitric-Oxide

For Fat Burning Benefits

The recommended usage described below is for people wanting to reduce adipose tissue body fat.

Directions:

In order to achieve fat-burning benefits:

1. Dissolve one scoop of Cardio Care or Cardio Pro (providing 5 grams of elemental L-Arginine) into a glass of water (8 to 12 ounces)
2. Water can be warm or cold, depending on preference
3. Do not use juice or any kind of flavored water
4. Stir and then allow to sit for two minutes before drinking
5. Drink on an empty stomach (no food for two hours previously and one hour afterwards). Fat burning is enhanced if drunk just prior to, during exercise, or immediately afterwards

Importance of Timing With Other Food/Drink:

Drink just before intense exercise.

Ideally, no food, vitamins, drugs are to be consumed for two hours prior and one hour afterwards. If this rule is violated, the benefits will not be fully obtained. The minimum time between food intake and Cardio Care or Cardio Pro intake must be at least 30 minutes. May be taken once or twice per day.

Benefits:

1. Aids in decreasing body fat
2. Antioxidant benefits
3. Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels
4. Boosts energy
5. Functions as an Adaptogen to improve all cellular and intracellular signaling in the body