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Helping you regain the quality of life you deserve.

Discover the latest research and expert insights to optimize your health and wellness journey.

ABOUT DR. CONNOR CONG THANH MAI

Connor Cong Thanh Mai, DPM, provides compassionate, dedicated care for those suffering from foot and ankle
discomfort, regardless of the underlying cause or complexity of the condition. Dr. Mai’s training includes internships at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, and Kaiser Medical Foundation in San Jose.

Frequently Asked Questions

This brand of dietary nutritional
supplements, from some of the most beneficial vitamins & minerals
formulated into 2 separate capsules, Nerve
Essential
 and Energy Essential.  

Nerve Essential capsules (with key
ingredients of Benfotiamine, Magnesium Glycinate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B6, and
Vitamin B12) aim to reduce nerve pain/neuropathy (such as numbness, tingling,
pins & needles sensations), leg cramps, and muscle weakness.  

Energy Essential capsules (with key ingredients of Thiamine,
Vitamin B12, CoQ10, and Moringa leaf extract) aim to combat low energy, chronic
fatigue, and general weakness.  

These 2 different capsules are
designed to be taken together daily for maximum results.  Ingredients from both capsules are intended
to be taken together for increased benefits.  

As we age, our bodies gradually absorb less of the vitamins and minerals we consume from food.  Certain medical conditions like diabetes and thyroid abnormalities deplete even more essential vitamins
and minerals, such as Magnesium and vitamin B1/Thiamine.  Regular alcohol and coffee consumption will
deplete essential vitamins and minerals from our bodies as well.  About 70% of our general population have
Magnesium deficiency, which is a macro-mineral involved in over 300 different
enzymatic functions in our bodies. 


Therefore, combining ingredients from both CARDINA Nerve Essential
and CARDINA Energy Essential will
best support our nerve, muscle, bone, and cardiovascular systems, improving
common symptoms of numbness, cramps, fatigue, chronic pain, and weakness.

Diabetic patients with peripheral
neuropathy will likely benefit from our CARDINA supplements the most.  Many studies indicate that both Magnesium and
Benfotiamine help regulate blood sugar levels, and may reduce risks of diabetic
neuropathy and diabetic nephropathy.  

Populations most at risk for a
Magnesium deficiency include individuals with gastrointestinal disorders (such
as Crohn’s disease), individuals with type 2 diabetes, individuals with alcohol
dependence, and older adults in general. 
This is particularly due to absorbability complications.

Benfotiamine, a lipid-soluble form of vitamin B1 and also a
potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, plays a key role in
decreasing the progression of atherosclerosis and thus helps in vascular
complications associated with diabetes.

Every individual vitamin and mineral in our CARDINA
supplements is generally safe and well-tolerated with no reports of serious
adverse events in many studies.  Take precautions and never exceed the recommended dose.  If you have a known medical condition, are taking prescription medications, or are pregnant or lactating, consult with your physician before use.

Magnesium Glycinate
– helps reduce anxiety, depression, migraine headache, insomnia.  It also creates an anti-inflammatory effect,
boosting the immune system.  It promotes
healthy nerve, muscle, bone, and cardiovascular systems.

Benfotiamine
improves brain function, showing cognitive improvement in Alzheimer's
disease.  A potent antioxidant (with
anti-inflammatory properties) that protects nerves, improves memory, promotes
energy production, and prevents heart diseases.

Vitamin D3
strengthens bones and immune system, boosts your mood and may improve brain function.  It’s an anti-inflammatory which lowers the
risk of type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.  It may also reduce the risk of heart disease,
and can support a healthy nervous system.

Vitamin B6– plays a key role in brain development and promotes a
healthy nervous and immune systems.  It’s
also an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, helping to make DNA,
Hemoglobin, and Neurotransmitters.

Vitamin B12– an essential nutrient that helps the body create DNA,
nourishes the brain and nervous system, and assists with the formation of
healthy red blood cells.  It may also
help prevent age-related macular degeneration.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)– an “anti-stress” vitamin that may
strengthen the immune system and improve the body's ability to withstand
stressful conditions.  It boosts energy
production, reduces the effects of sepsis, helps fight depression, lowers
complications of diabetes, prevents kidney & cardiovascular problems, and
may improve memory.

CoQ10– one of the most significant
lipid antioxidants, which prevents the generation of free radicals and
modifications of proteins, lipids, and DNA. 
It improves energy and boosts the immune system.  It also helps to fight diabetes,
cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson’s disease, and mitochondrial disorders.

Moringa Leaf Extract– a rich source of various vitamins, minerals,
and antioxidants.  Its antiinflammatory
effects can help fight diabetes, joint pain, heart diseases, stress, and high
blood pressure.