Scheduled to launch in early July, 2007, Cardiac Wellness supplements are designed to complement, not replace, standard cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment therapies.

"Simply put, I developed Cardiac Wellness supplements out of necessity," said Dr. Surkin. "I believe in an integrative approach to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. That means traditional medical care, exercise, and basic Nutrition. As my patients became more educated, they asked me for recommendations for supplements to help improve their Nutrition. I wasn't able to find the right supplements to meet their needs, so I developed my own proprietary line of products that I am now bringing to a broader market." Dr. Surkin's patients have been taking several of his supplements for the past year, and the results have been outstanding.

" supplements are an unsettling area for many physicians because in most cases t here is a real lack of solid scientific data to support safety or outcome," said Dr. Surkin. "As I looked at products available in the marketplace, I found few suitable options. And of the products I was comfortable recommending, expense was almost always an obstacle. Now, with my WELLCOR Products, I can comfortably recommend products that have data to support them and are cost-effective."

Dr. Surkin utilized his training in Human Nutrition and cardiology to develop Cardiac Wellness Supplements, focusing on ingredients that have substantial scientific data on safety, efficacy and dosage. The product line will include five products: [[WELLCOR Defense - Omega 3]:url=../category/product/WELL-0101], [[WELLCOR Energize - Supreme Green Tea]:url=../category/product/WELL-0102], [[WELLCOR Guard - Resveratrol / Quercitin]:url=../product/WELL-0103], [[WELLCOR Strength - CoEnzyme Q10 / Hawthorn]:url=../product/WELL-0104] and [[WELLCOR Control - Alpha-Lipoic Acid / L-Carnitine]:url=../product/WELL-0100]. Cardiac Wellness supplements will be available through www.cardiacwellness.com or by calling 1-888-593-5526.

According to the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services (NCDHR), North Carolina deaths from cardiovascular disease rank the 13th highest in the country. In 2005, the death rate from heart disease in Martin County was twice as high as the state's rate. Martin County w here Dr. Surkin practices, along with nearby Northampton and Washington counties, have the highest mortality rates in the entire state.

Dr. Surkin has dedicated his career to providing his patients with the most innovative and advanced cardiovascular treatments. Following the completion of his medical training, Dr. Surkin began practicing cardiology at an established medical Practice in Eastern North Carolina. In 2004, he founded Cardiac Wellness Specialists to provide patients a progressive approach to not only diagnosis and treatment, but also prevention. His educational background includes residency in internal medicine and fellowship cardiology at Yale University, a medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and a master's degree in Human Nutrition from Columbia University. Dr. Surkin is board certified in Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology.