Horse chestnut supplement

Horse chestnut seed extract contains beta-aescin. Most studies show horse chestnut is useful in the therapy of chronic venous insufficiency. Diseases of the venous system are widespread disorders sometimes associated with modern civilization and are among the major concerns of social and occupational medicine.

Compounds in horse chestnut seed
Horse chestnut extract has a high concentration of flavonoids, including quercetin and kaempferol. The triterpene saponin escin is the active component of the extract of seeds of horse chestnut used in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. Escin is also used experimentally to increase membrane permeability in isolated cells.

Treatment
Compression stocking therapy and horse chestnut seed extract therapy are alternative therapies for the effective treatment of patients with edema resulting from chronic venous insufficiency.
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Planetary Formulas Horse Chestnut, 300 mg


Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Horse Chestnut delivers a minimum of 20% aescin, the primary extract in horse chestnut for assuring potency.

To insure a healthy vascular system, increase dietary intake of flavonoid-rich foods such as vegetables, onions, grapes and blueberries. Avoid excessive periods of standing or sitting, and exercise regularly.

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Horse Chestnut research
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of Venostasin (600 mg of horse chestnut seed extract) and 360 mg of Pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark extract) in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Pycnogenol was found to be more efficacious than Venostasin for the treatment of CVI. Those taking the
Pycnogenol had a reduction in leg pain and swelling.

Cause of varicose veins, genetic?
Simple genetics may explain why some people get varicose veins, the unsightly, painful bulges that appear on the legs when blood pools in the veins. Researchers based in Scotland report that people whose mother, father, brother or sister has varicose veins are more likely than those with no family history to develop the condition. In contrast with previous research, the investigators did not discover any relationship between varicose vein risk and certain lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking and mobility at work. Varicose veins also occurred more commonly among men, a finding that contradicts previous research showing varicose veins appear more commonly in women. Men and women who were relatively tall and women who were obese were also more likely to show signs of varicose veins than others.

Horse chestnut emails
Q. I have been researching horse chestnut seed extract product for use on a horse that I have. Yes, a horse. I know you do human work, but, I was hoping to try this product on this horse. He is a 15 year old gelding about 1300 to 1500 pounds. About 2 months ago his hind leg blew up (it was infected) .. it happened again but now is holding quite a bit of swelling .... I was hoping that the horse chestnut seed extract would help ... horses have little real circulation to their lower legs ... and from what I read this product can/will address that .... but how much would I give to a horse? I I purchased the horse chestnut seed extract from Elixirs.com but they came with no real instructions.
   A. We have no idea what the right dosage would be, nor do we have a clue whether horse chestnut seed extract would be helpful in improving circulation to a horse's lower leg.

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