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Healthy Extracts Introduces New Video Series Hosted by Fitness & Nutrition Expert, Whitney Johns, and America’s Healthy Heart Doc, Joel Kahn

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Healthy Extracts Inc. (OTCQB: HYEX), a leading innovator of clinically proven plant-based products for heart and brain health, has launched a new eight-part video series that begins with discussing natural ways to improve cardiovascular and sexual health with the ‘miracle molecule,’ nitric oxide.

In 1998, three scientists won a Nobel Prize for discovering nitric oxide and how it serves as a critical signaling molecule in the human circulatory system comprised of more than 50,000 miles of blood vessels. Nitric oxide dilates blood vessels, which in turn can increase blood flow to the heart, arteries and sexual organs. This makes nitric oxide critical to healthy sexual function in both men and women.

However, starting in a person’s thirties, the body’s nitric oxide production begins to decline by 20{bf0515afdcaddba073662ceb89fbb62b6b1bf123143c0e06b788e1946e8c353f} every 10 years. By the age of 65, most people have lost 85{bf0515afdcaddba073662ceb89fbb62b6b1bf123143c0e06b788e1946e8c353f} of their ability to make nitric oxide on their own.

The loss of nitrous oxide has also been correlated to the onset of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. The American Heart Association estimates that heart disease costs the U.S. about $363 billion annually in medications, health care services and lost productivity.

Healthy Extracts’ new video series begins by presenting the simple steps everyone can take to elevate nitric oxide in their circulatory system and improve their overall health.

The first episode in the series, ‘Why is Nitric Oxide Production so Important?,’ was posted today on Whitney Johns YouTube channel here.

An independent clinical study published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy demonstrated that a key ingredient included in the newly released WHITNEY JOHNS ACTIVE™ supplement, bergamot-derived polyphenolic fraction (BPF Gold) creates an antioxidant effect and enhances the release of nitric oxide.

In fact, BPF Gold has been clinically proven to increase nitric oxide by 73{bf0515afdcaddba073662ceb89fbb62b6b1bf123143c0e06b788e1946e8c353f} as well as oxygen consumption (VO2 max) by 24{bf0515afdcaddba073662ceb89fbb62b6b1bf123143c0e06b788e1946e8c353f}. Another clinical study demonstrated that BPF Gold can significantly enhance the beneficial effects of rosuvastatin, one of the most prescribed drugs for reducing cardiometabolic risk.

“For many of us, it is difficult to improve our heart health by changing our diet or exercise habits,” commented Duke Pitts, president of Healthy Extracts. “However, taking WHITNEY JOHNS ACTIVE once a day makes it easy. Best of all, it has no known negative side effects, while delivering clinically proven blood flow benefits.”

WHITNEY JOHNS ACTIVE is based on Healthy Extracts’ clinically proven all-natural BPF Gold Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit™ formulation, which recently became available on Whitney’s Amazon.com store and directly on Whitneyjohns.com.

About the Series HostsThe bi-monthly video series is co-hosted by fitness & nutrition expert and Health Extracts’ brand ambassador, Whitney Johns. An accomplished entrepreneur, fitness athlete, model, personal trainer, and nutrition advocate, Whitney Johns has attracted more than a million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

Whitney’s personalized diet and fitness program, Find Your Fit with Whit, helps individuals achieve their fitness and nutritional goals.

She also serves as president of Whitney Johns Nutrition, which recently launched a line-up of natural health and fitness products focused on delivering products to people from all walks of life, helping them become healthier, fitter and more confident. The brand’s exclusive line of formulations include BRAIN ACTIVATE™ (in power and now gel format), ACTIVE™ for enhanced physical performance, and WOMEN’S HORMONE SUPPORT™.

The Whitney Johns Nutrition product line represents the first series of private label and custom formulations developed and launched through Healthy Extracts’ innovative brand influencer program.   To learn more about her product line, visit whitneyjohns.com/nutrition, or for more about Whitney, visit @whitneyjohns’ Linktree here.

The video series is co-hosted by company’s advisory board member, Dr. Joel Kahn, M.D. Dr. Kahn, a world-renowned, triple board-certified cardiology specialist, currently serves as a clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School.

Dr. Kahn was the first physician in the world to certify in Metabolic Cardiology with A4M/MMI and the University of South Florida. He founded the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms, Michigan.

Widely regarded as “America’s Healthy Heart Doc,” Dr. Kahn has appeared on Dr. Phil, The Doctors Show, Dr. Oz, Larry King Now, The Joe Rogan Experience, and The Show hosted by Bassem Youssef. Dr. Kahn has been awarded a Health Hero award from Detroit Crain’s Business.

He has authored scores of publications in cardiology, including articles, book chapters and monographs. He has written numerous health articles and has more than six books in publication, including Your Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses, The Plant Based Solution and Lipoprotein(a): The Heart’s Quiet Killer.

About Healthy Extracts Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit Formulations

Healthy Extracts is the only authorized company in the U.S. and Canada to distribute and manufacture the highest strength Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit with 47{bf0515afdcaddba073662ceb89fbb62b6b1bf123143c0e06b788e1946e8c353f} BPF Gold (bergamot-derived polyphenolic fraction) potency. This compares to the closest competitor at only 38{bf0515afdcaddba073662ceb89fbb62b6b1bf123143c0e06b788e1946e8c353f} BPF.

Healthy Extracts’ Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit formulations include CLINICAL IMMUNE™, HER HEART™, CHOLESTEROL COMMAND™, PRO+™, SPORTS HEART™ and MEGA+O™. All are vegan friendly, non-GMO, gluten-free, fully organic and made and tested in certified U.S. facilities.

Backed by more than 17 published clinical trials, citrus bergamot has been shown to improve heart health, support immune response, and address metabolic syndrome. Healthy Extracts Citrus Bergamot has been clinically shown to naturally reduce cholesterol by lowering LDL and increasing HDL.

Healthy Extracts’ Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit formulations contain the only citrus bergamotextracts approved by the prestigious Academia Del Bergamotto in Reggio Calabria, Italy.

To learn more about and Healthy Extracts’ Citrus Bergamot and other products, go to bergametna.com and tryubn.com.

About Healthy Extracts “Live Life Young Again”Healthy Extracts Inc. is a platform for developing or acquiring science-forward, clinically proven, plant-based proprietary products in select high-growth categories within the multibillion-dollar nutraceuticals market.

The company’s subsidiaries, BergametNA™ and Ultimate Brain Nutrients™ (UBN), offer nutraceutical natural heart and brain health supplements. This includes the only heart health supplement containing Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit™. This superfruit is known to have the highest quality and concentration of polyphenols and flavonoids, and with healthy heart benefits backed by more than 17 clinical studies.

UBN KETONOMICS® proprietary formulations have been clinically shown to support brain health, including memory, cognition, focus and neuro-energy. UBN is pursuing intellectual property license opportunities for monetizing its IP portfolio of multiple issued and pending patents.

For more information visit: healthyextractsinc.com, bergametna.com or tryubn.com.

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Healthy Extracts Introduces New Video Series Hosted by Fitness & Nutrition Expert, Whitney Johns, and America’s Healthy Heart Doc, Joel Kahn

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New Video Series on Cardiovascular Health Hosted by Cardiologist Joel Kahn and Major Influencer Whitney Johns

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The Best Foods for Heart Health, and What to Avoid

When it comes to your risk of heart disease, some factors are out of your control — like, say, your blood type. But other factors are more changeable, including your diet. Everyone from the American Heart Association to the US Department of Health and Human Services recommends making specific food choices to support a healthy heart. Because foods for heart health can reduce other potential cardiovascular issues — like high blood pressure and high cholesterol — it’s worth keeping in mind as you plan your weekly meals. 

Keep reading to find out which foods to look for and what a heart-healthy diet looks like overall.


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What is a heart-healthy diet?

Studies have revealed two things: foods that are riskier for your heart and foods that strengthen it. Fortunately, you’re not about to get hit with a bunch of curveballs. The best foods for heart health are ones you probably already think of as healthy. Similarly, the not-so-heart-healthy foods are probably already on your radar for not doing your body any favors.

Before we dive in here, let’s say: everything in moderation. Unless you already know you have a heart health issue, you don’t need to cut out any foods or make drastic changes. We’re not saying you can never have another piece of bacon or crack open another soda. Instead, being mindful of what a heart-healthy diet looks like can help you incorporate more of those foods into your meals.

Now, let’s talk details. According to the AHA and Department of Health, a heart-healthy diet is rich in:

  • Produce
  • Lean proteins
  • Fiber-rich complex carbs
  • Healthy fats

A diet full of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins and fats will give your body the fiber, vitamins and minerals it needs to support a healthy heart. 

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Conversely, if you’re trying to boost cardiovascular health, you want to limit your intake of:

  • Trans fats
  • Saturated fats
  • Processed meats (for example, lunch meat, salami and hot dogs)
  • Excess salt
  • Excess sugar
  • Refined carbohydrates (for example, white breads and snacks)
  • Red meat
  • Excess alcohol

If a lot of your favorites are on the less heart-healthy list, don’t panic. You can still include them in your diet (unless your doctor says otherwise). Just make sure that these foods aren’t taking over every meal, and try to add as many heart-healthy foods into your day as you can.

Heart-healthy foods

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If you want to feel good about what your next grocery trip will do for your heart health, you can grab items in these specific categories.

1. Fruits and vegetables

Remember the food pyramid from back in the day? It was on to something. Your body benefits from eating quite a bit of produce.

That’s because veggies and fruit load in a lot of nutritional density per bite. Bananas and sweet potatoes deliver potassium, a key mineral for heart health. Cruciferous veggies may help to prevent clogged arteries. Leafy greens deliver fiber, which can help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. 

Long story short, the more produce you’re packing in, the better. And if fresh produce doesn’t work for your budget or your lifestyle, don’t worry. You can get plenty of nutritional benefits from frozen, dried and canned options. Just make sure they’re marked low-sodium. 

2. Whole grains

Not all carbs are bad. Refined carbs like the ones in white bread fly through your body, usually doing you more harm than good. But complex carbohydrates, like the ones you’ll find in whole grain products, deliver fiber, which we’ve already mentioned as a heart health booster. 

Plus, they often come packed with vitamins and minerals like iron, selenium, thiamin (Vitamin B1), riboflavin (Vitamin B2), niacin (Vitamin B3), folate (Vitamin B9) and magnesium. If you’re looking for a heart-healthy diet, choose products that have whole grains in their ingredient list. Plus, complex carbs can also be found in beans, potatoes, peas and corn.

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3. Lean and plant protein

While certain proteins — like red and processed meat — can be hard on your heart, others top the list of foods for heart health. The key here is to look for plant-based protein, lean animal proteins and fish. Experts recommend mixing up your protein sources. So you have plenty of options, stock up on:

  • Lentils
  • Beans
  • Nuts
  • Seeds
  • Tofu
  • Fish, especially ones high in omega-3 fatty acids
  • Eggs
  • Low-fat dairy products
  • Poultry
  • Seeds

Swap some of your red meat and cured pork for the options above and you’ll be doing your heart a favor. 

4. Healthy fats

You might think that fat spells heart trouble, but it’s all about the type of fat. While trans and saturated fats have been linked to cardiovascular issues in numerous studies, your body, including your heart, needs healthy fats. You can get these from fish, nuts and seeds, along with avocados and moderate amounts of plant oils like:

  • Olive oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Sunflower 
  • Soybean oil
  • Canola oil
  • Corn oil
  • Safflower oil

As a general rule of thumb, if the fat would be solid at room temp, it’s probably saturated. If it would be a liquid, it most likely falls under the unsaturated variety. Think butter (controversial for health) versus olive oil (definitely part of a heart-healthy diet). 

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5. Heart-check foods

The American Heart Association has certified certain foods for heart health and given them the Heart-Check seal, which you can find on some food packaging. Once you learn that seal, it can make it easier to stock your cart with foods for heart health. 

For the best results, pair your heart-healthy diet with other heart health boosters like regular exercise, sleep and stress management techniques. It can also be helpful to learn your blood type and what it means for your risk of specific cardiovascular conditions. 

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.