MuscleCare™ (90 caps)

MuscleCare™ (90 caps)
  • Gluten Free
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegetable Caps

Electrolytes and soothing herbs to help relieve nighttime leg cramps, minor muscle cramps from exercise and general muscle tension

  • Helps relax muscles tense from daily stress
  • Soothes muscles overworked by athletic activity
  • Lessens nighttime muscle leg cramps
  • Promotes relaxation for a good night's sleep
  • Supports balanced electrolytes

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Unique Properties

Patient One MuscleCare™ supplies three key electrolytes for maintaining healthy muscle contractile function, along with soothing botanical extracts of Valerian root, White willow bark and Passion flower to ease occasional muscle tension. This formula provides effective support to help reduce troublesome nighttime or excercise-related leg muscle cramps, minor muscle cramps associated with athletic activity, and overall muscle tension.

Key Ingredients

Cramps can sometimes occur due to decreased amounts of important minerals. MuscleCare can help replace electrolytes lost through perspiration or as a result of diet insufficiency. Magnesium, calcium and potassium are, among other important roles, essential for supporting proper function of the muscles and nerves.

MuscleCare supplies a synergistic blend of herbal extracts including Valerian root, White willow, and Passion flower that promote overall relaxation in the body, moderate occasional stress and help to relieve the discomfort of tense, tight, or overworked muscles.  

Passion flower is used as a calmative, anti-spasmodic and works by increasing levels of gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA lowers the activity of some brain cells, resulting in relaxation.

White willow bark has been used for thousands of years to support the body in naturally relieving discomfort. The bark of white willow contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). It helps support eicosanoid and cytokine balance and is responsible for the anti-inflammatory effects of MuscleCare.

Valerian root has a long history of use as a nerve sedative and muscle relaxant, helping to promote relaxation, decrease occasional anxiousness and tension, and enhance sleep. Along with passion flower, it acts to calm and relax the central nervous system. 

 

Research

  • In several clinical trials, magnesium supported leg muscle comfort by helping to lessen occasional nighttime cramping while relieving occasional sleeplessness.

References

  1. Chayanis Supakatisant and Vorapong Phupong. Oral magnesium for relief in pregnancy-induced leg cramps: a randomised controlled trial. Maternal & Child Nutrition (2012 pp.1-7)
  2. Fiebich BL, Appel K. Anti-inflammatory effects of willow bark extract. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Jul;74(1):96; author reply 96-7. [PMID: 12844141]
  3. Singh AP. Salicin-A natural analgesic. Ethnobotanical Leaflets. 2003;1:1-4. http://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2003/iss1/8.
  4. Natural Standard Database. Willow Bark (Salix Spp.). Somerville, MA: Natural Standard; 2012. http://naturalstandard.com/databases/herbssupplements/ willowbark.asp#undefined.
  5. Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press; 2003.
  6. Mowrey, Daniel. "Valerian Root, Passion Flower, and Ginkgo Are Top "neuronic" Herbs." Better Nutrition. Earth Medicine, Jan. 1997

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 45
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value**

Calcium (as Calcium Citrate)

45 mg 3%

Magnesium (as TRAACS® Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate Buffered -- Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate)

100 mg 24%

Potassium (as Potassium Citrate)

50 mg 1%
Valerian Extract

(Valeriana officinales) (roots) [Standardized for 0.8% valerenic acid]

100 mg
White Willow Extract

(Salix alba L.) (bark) [Standardized for 15% total Salicin]

100 mg
Passion Flower Extract

(Passiflora incarnata) (aerial parts) [Standardized for >3.5% flavonoids as Isovitexin]

100 mg
† Daily Value not established.
** Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet.


Suggested Use

Take 2 capsules daily, preferably with a meal. May take up to 8 capsules daily in divided doses, as needed. Store in a cool, dry place.

Warnings

Avoid if allergic to aspirin. If pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult your health practitioner before use. Discontinue use and consult health practitioner if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Use only if safety seal is intact.

 
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