This is throwing everything and the kitchen sink at cholesterol.
The reason I got this is because I have been using cholesterol supplements for ever and have yet to see solid improvements. Also I have been wanting to try red yeast rice but hesitant as its potency all depends on the quality you get. This being an American company gave me hopes of the real deal. Now those who follow my reviews know my main deal is skin care and supplements so lets dig in.<br /><br />Most of these ingredients I have tried in the past and I will discuss those first. My cholesterol was around 250. I Started taking supplements and got it around 220. I cut down on my carbs and got it around 200. So here is the thing in all honesty to remember. Some lucky ones can take this brand or that brand and they really have a 20% or better improvement. They are not lying. But that specific ingredient may not work for you. Especially if it was a fake or tainted or lower than what the bottle stated. Luckily for you as you have stumbled on this brand and it's a family owned American made product. And it's a fully loaded weapon for cholesterol. It's got it all. Just keep in mind each person is different and if you have genetic cholesterol as my Dr suspects ( as I am 59' at 155 pounds and eat like a rabbit) this can be challenging.<br /><br />So with the ingredients I am familiar with ( as far a cholesterol goes) in extreme brevity here is what they do in extreme simplicity. And too with the exception of red yeast rice many studies say yes it helps and many studies say no ! ( I think that goes to prove my theory on the individual body make up differences)<br /><br />Policosanols- reduce the stickiness of cholesterol and prevent the oxygen with reacting to make LDL. These are sugar fatty alcohols.<br />Phytosterols- They are so much in structure like Cholesterol they actually compete with it for absorption this reducing cholesterol absorption<br />Co-enzyme co-Q10- I take a ton of this and have been doing so for decades. It supplies oxygen to increase the metabolic energy creation process.. I suppose the theory is burning glucose ? It also protects the heart.<br />Artichoke leaf- It contains luteolin that prevents cholesterol forming and also encourages the body to rid itself of cholesterol.<br /><br />Now the new ones<br />Guggul- this blocks cholesterol absorption ( lot a good studies on this one)<br />Chromium- This metabolizes carbs ( that have/lead to cholesterol) and also helps with depression from carb deficiency. Interestingly lower levels of Chromium lead to higher levels of cholesterol.<br />Last red yeast rice extract- Its actually proven to work ! IF it has monacolin k in it ! Unfortunately Big Pharma got involved so now some red yeast rice has none of it in it. I called the company and was told it does have some in it. And having some is of course better than none.<br /><br />I must add too, most of these ingredients have helped people to loose weight. Some studies support that !<br />Warning do not mega dose as some of these ingredients could hurt your liver. The recommended dose is fine.<br /><br />I have had no sides taking these and the capsules were easy to swallow.<br /><br />So as you see, its a full deck ! And too our guys are getting killed by cheap fakes and misleading/toxic supplements from over seas. This is a family owned business from the friendly people in the great state of Texas. So yes all 5 stars for a formula (as they say in Texas) that aint messing around ! I hope this may have been helpful.
Rating: 5 stars