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Sources and What to Read Next

Our editorial assessments draw on publicly available nutritional science, regulatory guidance, and herbal medicine monographs. All references below are freely accessible through the linked organizations.

Regulatory References

  • EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) - Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to magnesium and contribution to normal blood pressure, normal muscle function, and normal functioning of the nervous system. EU Regulation EC 432/2012.
  • EFSA - Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to vitamin C and contribution to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels. EU Regulation EC 432/2012.
  • European Medicines Agency (EMA) / HMPC - Herbal Monograph on Crataegus monogyna Jacq. (and related species). Traditional use assessment for heart and circulatory comfort support.
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) guidance on structure/function claims for food supplements.
  • FTC (Federal Trade Commission) - Guidelines for Dietary Supplement Advertising. Consumers with concerns about supplement advertising may contact the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.

Clinical Nutrition and Public Health

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Dietary Supplements - Magnesium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Updated 2024.
  • NIH - Vitamin C: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Updated 2021.
  • World Health Organization (WHO) - Guideline: Sodium Intake for Adults and Children. Geneva: WHO, 2012.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) - Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health. 2023 Update.
  • U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine - Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. 2004.

Lifestyle and Wellness Context

  • DASH Eating Plan - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Evidence-based dietary pattern for everyday cardiovascular wellness.
  • Mediterranean Diet - WHO Regional Office for Europe. Overview of evidence and practical guidance.
  • CDC - Physical Activity Basics - Guidelines for adults including 150 minutes moderate activity per week recommendation.

The Alcott Review does not claim endorsement by any of the organizations listed above. External links are provided for informational purposes only. CardioX is a food supplement, not a medicine. Content on this site is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting any supplement.