1 capsule contains:
- 370 mg
- Olea Europaea (free plant sterols) (95% beta-sitosterol, capesterol and stigmasterol)
- 250 mg
- Inositol Hexanicotinate
- 100 mg
- Monascus Purureus-Fermented Oryza Sativa (red yeast rice)
- 5 mg
- Saccharum Officinarum (policosanol)
- 100 mcg
- Folate (folic acid)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
Hypromellose, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
Important Information:
Contains no preservatives, dairy, yeast, corn, wheat, or gluten. Store away from children. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Format
Veggie Caps
60 V-caps
Dosage
Take one capsule in the morning and one capsule in the evening with food.
Product Information:
- Effective cholesterol reduction
- Helps reduce LDL and increase HDL levels
- Contains Red Yeast Rice and Folate Acid
- Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
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HIGH CHOLESTEROL
Controlling high cholesterol can be a challenge, but with the right nutritional supplements many people have success...
Despite the hype, cholesterol is actually not all bad; it is the amount and the ratio of the certain forms of cholesterol that are a health concern. Low-density lioprotein (LDL cholesterol) is commonly called "bad" cholesterol, while high-density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol) is commonly referred to as "good" cholesterol. Interestingly, it is not the type of cholesterol that is important, so much as the balance of "good" vs. "bad".
Cholesterol is an essential molecule in our bodies. Our body cells use cholesterol to support their cell membranes and some of the membrane associated receptor molecules. Cholesterol is also used to make steroid hormones in the body. Some examples of steroid hormones are reproductive hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the stress hormone cortisol. Because of this, it is essential to keep cholesterol in balance in the body.
Blood Cycle
Cholesterol cycles from the liver to the body cells, and back again, via the blood. LDL cholesterol consists of fats that are being transported from the liver for use by your cells. HDL cholesterol consists of fat that is taking unused (excess) cholesterol from your cells back to the liver, where it is excreted. Because of this, high levels of LDL are not a big concern, so long as there are sufficient levels of HDL to retrieve any excess cholesterol left behind in the body. Thus, cholesterol levels are unhealthy if you have excess circulating LDL, insufficient HDL, or a combination of the two. Cholesterol that is left in the rest of the body and not retrieved by sufficient HDL can build up inside the arteries and when combined with systemic inflammation, can cause cardiovascular disease. Thus, maintaining cholesterol balance, or a good cholesterol ratio on your blood work is actually more important than targeting LDL cholesterol directly. Supplementing fish oil is an excellent way to boost your HDL cholesterol.
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in North America. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease when the fatty molecules build up on the inside of arteries. This leads to a decrease in the flexibility and elasticity of the walls and a narrowing of the space inside. As the artery becomes narrower, it leads to high blood pressure because the body struggles to maintain enough blood flow to its tissues. Pieces of the cholesterol plaque can break off or the turbulent flow of blood can cause clots to form. If the pieces or clots lodge in smaller vessels this leads to heart attack or stroke.
Cholesterol Cycle
Interestingly, the liver not only synthesizes cholesterol, it is also responsible for excreting any excess. It does this by mixing it in with the bile, and releasing it into the digestive tract. This cholesterol in the gut gets mixed with any food and is bound by any soluble fibre present. Once it is bound, the cholesterol is shed with the stool. Unfortunately, any unbound cholesterol in the gut is free to be reabsorbed by the body and to again cycle in the bloodstream.
BALANCING BLOOD CHOLESTEROL
Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, improper diet, stress and lack of exercise contribute to your risk of developing high cholesterol and heart disease by causing inflammation and increasing the burden on your liver.It is encouraging to note that adopting a healthier lifestyle and using natural therapies can maintain a healthy vascular system.
Conventional treatment
Standard treatment of high cholesterol with lipid-lowering drugs decreases serum cholesterol but makes only small improvements to your chances of developing heart disease. This may be due to the role of systemic inflammation in arteriosclerosis.
Also, these drugs have many side effects. The most troublesome is the increased risk of depression and suicide amongst medicated individuals. The drugs also deplete vital nutrients for heart health such as coenzyme Q10. These medications can interact with natural products. Consult a health professional before starting any new therapy.
Dietary Changes
There are a number of dietary changes that can be used for high cholesterol. These include maintaining adequate fiber intake and lowering the fat and cholesterol content of your foods. Be sure to drink lots of clear fluids and eat raw fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Include green leafy vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Try to focus on vegetable proteins like legumes and soybeans. Also try to preferentially use unrefined oils like olive, flax and sunflower in your daily diet. Foods to avoid are any margarines, hydrogenated oils, junk foods, fried foods, processed foods, fast foods, white flour products, white sugar products, red meat, ice cream, salt, coffee, colas and other caffeine sources. Eliminate alcohol, tobacco and highly spiced foods to help reduce your systemic inflammation. Use diet, exercise and supplements to maintain a healthy weight.
Limits of Dietary Changes
Dietary cholesterol is different than the serum (blood) cholesterol mentioned above. Eating foods that are high in cholesterol can raise serum cholesterol levels, but the liver is responsible for synthesizing cholesterol as the body requires. This is the way in which genetics plays a role in high cholesterol. Thus, a cholesterol reduction plan should include a low cholesterol diet with other treatments to help to reduce serum cholesterol by treating the liver.
Stress Reduction
Stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing, yoga or biofeedback will help to maintain a healthy stress level. Reducing stress can help to reduce systemic inflammation, and thus help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Listed below are some of the nutrients and supplements that support optimum cholesterol health.
SUPPLEMENT DOSAGE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT
COENZYME Q10 / 100mg twice daily / Improves heart function by increasing cellular oxygenation.
FIBRE SUPPLEMENT / As directed / with meals Helps absorb excess cholesterol allowing it to be excreted.
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS (FLAX AND EVENING PRIMROSE) / 3000-6000mg daily / Help produce good cholesterol and reduce the bad cholesterol.
VITAMIN C WITH BIOFLAVINOIDS / 1000-5000mg daily / Decreases Lipoprotein A. It is a good antioxidant. Strengthens vessel walls and promotes healing.
VITAMIN E WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS / 400 IU twice daily / Greatly reduces heart attack risk. A good antioxidant. Maintains tissue elasticity and supports healing. Do not use if taking blood-thinning medications.
VITAMIN B COMPLEX / 100mg daily / Produces energy, relieves stress and supports the cardiovascular system. Reduces homocysteine.
NO FLUSH NIACIN (INOSITOL HEXANICOTINATE) / 500-1500mg daily with meals / Reduces cholesterol. Much safer and more effective than regular niacin.
CHROMIUM PICOLINATE / 200-400mcg daily / Helps to balance HDL and LDL cholesterol levels.GARLIC / 600mg daily or 25mg of garlic oil daily / A blood-thinning agent that lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. Use in moderation if taking blood-thinning medications.
L-ARGININE / 500-1000mg twice daily / Improves blood flow
LECITHIN / As directed / Helps break down fats.
GRAPE SEED EXTRACT OR PYCNOGENOL / 50-100mg twice daily / Potent antioxidants that help to prevent cholesterol from becoming oxidized.
RED RICE YEAST EXTRACT / As directed / Helps to reduce the production of the "bad" cholesterol
HAWTHORN BERRY / As directed / Use a standardized version with 1.8% vitexin Supports the cardiovascular system. Lowers cholesterol. Dilates vessels.
Also beneficial for HIGH CHOLESTEROL: Multivitamins, vitamin A, beta carotene, copper, niacin, pantethenine, potassium, chromium, essential fatty acids, lecithin, fibre, probiotics, selenium, alfalfa, silica, Siberian ginseng, cayenne, guggulipids, motherwort and green tea.
Controlling high cholesterol can be a challenge, but with the right nutritional supplements many people have success...
Despite the hype, cholesterol is actually not all bad; it is the amount and the ratio of the certain forms of cholesterol that are a health concern. Low-density lioprotein (LDL cholesterol) is commonly called "bad" cholesterol, while high-density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol) is commonly referred to as "good" cholesterol. Interestingly, it is not the type of cholesterol that is important, so much as the balance of "good" vs. "bad".
Cholesterol is an essential molecule in our bodies. Our body cells use cholesterol to support their cell membranes and some of the membrane associated receptor molecules. Cholesterol is also used to make steroid hormones in the body. Some examples of steroid hormones are reproductive hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the stress hormone cortisol. Because of this, it is essential to keep cholesterol in balance in the body.
Blood Cycle
Cholesterol cycles from the liver to the body cells, and back again, via the blood. LDL cholesterol consists of fats that are being transported from the liver for use by your cells. HDL cholesterol consists of fat that is taking unused (excess) cholesterol from your cells back to the liver, where it is excreted. Because of this, high levels of LDL are not a big concern, so long as there are sufficient levels of HDL to retrieve any excess cholesterol left behind in the body. Thus, cholesterol levels are unhealthy if you have excess circulating LDL, insufficient HDL, or a combination of the two. Cholesterol that is left in the rest of the body and not retrieved by sufficient HDL can build up inside the arteries and when combined with systemic inflammation, can cause cardiovascular disease. Thus, maintaining cholesterol balance, or a good cholesterol ratio on your blood work is actually more important than targeting LDL cholesterol directly. Supplementing fish oil is an excellent way to boost your HDL cholesterol.
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in North America. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease when the fatty molecules build up on the inside of arteries. This leads to a decrease in the flexibility and elasticity of the walls and a narrowing of the space inside. As the artery becomes narrower, it leads to high blood pressure because the body struggles to maintain enough blood flow to its tissues. Pieces of the cholesterol plaque can break off or the turbulent flow of blood can cause clots to form. If the pieces or clots lodge in smaller vessels this leads to heart attack or stroke.
Cholesterol Cycle
Interestingly, the liver not only synthesizes cholesterol, it is also responsible for excreting any excess. It does this by mixing it in with the bile, and releasing it into the digestive tract. This cholesterol in the gut gets mixed with any food and is bound by any soluble fibre present. Once it is bound, the cholesterol is shed with the stool. Unfortunately, any unbound cholesterol in the gut is free to be reabsorbed by the body and to again cycle in the bloodstream.
BALANCING BLOOD CHOLESTEROL
Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, improper diet, stress and lack of exercise contribute to your risk of developing high cholesterol and heart disease by causing inflammation and increasing the burden on your liver.It is encouraging to note that adopting a healthier lifestyle and using natural therapies can maintain a healthy vascular system.
Conventional treatment
Standard treatment of high cholesterol with lipid-lowering drugs decreases serum cholesterol but makes only small improvements to your chances of developing heart disease. This may be due to the role of systemic inflammation in arteriosclerosis.
Also, these drugs have many side effects. The most troublesome is the increased risk of depression and suicide amongst medicated individuals. The drugs also deplete vital nutrients for heart health such as coenzyme Q10. These medications can interact with natural products. Consult a health professional before starting any new therapy.
Dietary Changes
There are a number of dietary changes that can be used for high cholesterol. These include maintaining adequate fiber intake and lowering the fat and cholesterol content of your foods. Be sure to drink lots of clear fluids and eat raw fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Include green leafy vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Try to focus on vegetable proteins like legumes and soybeans. Also try to preferentially use unrefined oils like olive, flax and sunflower in your daily diet. Foods to avoid are any margarines, hydrogenated oils, junk foods, fried foods, processed foods, fast foods, white flour products, white sugar products, red meat, ice cream, salt, coffee, colas and other caffeine sources. Eliminate alcohol, tobacco and highly spiced foods to help reduce your systemic inflammation. Use diet, exercise and supplements to maintain a healthy weight.
Limits of Dietary Changes
Dietary cholesterol is different than the serum (blood) cholesterol mentioned above. Eating foods that are high in cholesterol can raise serum cholesterol levels, but the liver is responsible for synthesizing cholesterol as the body requires. This is the way in which genetics plays a role in high cholesterol. Thus, a cholesterol reduction plan should include a low cholesterol diet with other treatments to help to reduce serum cholesterol by treating the liver.
Stress Reduction
Stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing, yoga or biofeedback will help to maintain a healthy stress level. Reducing stress can help to reduce systemic inflammation, and thus help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Listed below are some of the nutrients and supplements that support optimum cholesterol health.
SUPPLEMENT DOSAGE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT
COENZYME Q10 / 100mg twice daily / Improves heart function by increasing cellular oxygenation.
FIBRE SUPPLEMENT / As directed / with meals Helps absorb excess cholesterol allowing it to be excreted.
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS (FLAX AND EVENING PRIMROSE) / 3000-6000mg daily / Help produce good cholesterol and reduce the bad cholesterol.
VITAMIN C WITH BIOFLAVINOIDS / 1000-5000mg daily / Decreases Lipoprotein A. It is a good antioxidant. Strengthens vessel walls and promotes healing.
VITAMIN E WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS / 400 IU twice daily / Greatly reduces heart attack risk. A good antioxidant. Maintains tissue elasticity and supports healing. Do not use if taking blood-thinning medications.
VITAMIN B COMPLEX / 100mg daily / Produces energy, relieves stress and supports the cardiovascular system. Reduces homocysteine.
NO FLUSH NIACIN (INOSITOL HEXANICOTINATE) / 500-1500mg daily with meals / Reduces cholesterol. Much safer and more effective than regular niacin.
CHROMIUM PICOLINATE / 200-400mcg daily / Helps to balance HDL and LDL cholesterol levels.GARLIC / 600mg daily or 25mg of garlic oil daily / A blood-thinning agent that lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. Use in moderation if taking blood-thinning medications.
L-ARGININE / 500-1000mg twice daily / Improves blood flow
LECITHIN / As directed / Helps break down fats.
GRAPE SEED EXTRACT OR PYCNOGENOL / 50-100mg twice daily / Potent antioxidants that help to prevent cholesterol from becoming oxidized.
RED RICE YEAST EXTRACT / As directed / Helps to reduce the production of the "bad" cholesterol
HAWTHORN BERRY / As directed / Use a standardized version with 1.8% vitexin Supports the cardiovascular system. Lowers cholesterol. Dilates vessels.
Also beneficial for HIGH CHOLESTEROL: Multivitamins, vitamin A, beta carotene, copper, niacin, pantethenine, potassium, chromium, essential fatty acids, lecithin, fibre, probiotics, selenium, alfalfa, silica, Siberian ginseng, cayenne, guggulipids, motherwort and green tea.
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