- Offers an all-natural alternative to help your body maintain its own healthy balance
- Plant-derived formula with a proprietary herbal blend
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- 90 capsules
Member: $33.95 | Consumer: $37.95 USD
Choleste-Care offers a naturally balanced and simple way to help your body maintain cholesterol levels already in the normal range while also protecting against damaging free radical attacks.* This formula includes ingredients traditionally used in Chinese medicine for heart health. In addition to this unique proprietary blend, Choleste-Care includes antioxidant vitamins, natural vitamin E and vitamin C.
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Other ingredients: calcium hydroxyapatite, gelatin, cellulose, silicon dioxide and stearic acid. Recommended Dosage: Take four capsules daily with dinner for the first two weeks. Thereafter, take three capsules daily with dinner. Works best when used in conjunction with regular exercise and a heart-healthy diet. Keep out of reach of children. Always consult your healthcare professional if you are currently taking medication or have any other health condition before taking this, or any similar product. Immediately discontinue use if you experience any unexplained muscle pain or tenderness, especially when accompanied by flu-like symptoms. DO NOT use if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or nursing; you are at risk of liver disease, have liver disease or any history of liver disease; you are taking blood thinning medication; or you consume more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day. Store in original container in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly closed. |
What are some of the effective ingredients in Choleste-Care?
Hong Qu - traditionally used in Chinese medicine for heart health.* Beta-Sitosterol - a natural plant fat that is used metabolically by the body.* Dan Shen - used in Chinese medicine to promote healthy blood circulation.* Garlic (odor-free) - an herbal ally in the fight against cholesterol.* Also includes antioxidant vitamins, natural vitamin E and vitamin C.
How is cholesterol made by the body?
Scientists estimate that 80% of the body's cholesterol is made in the liver and the remaining 20% is supplied to the body through a person's diet. To a certain natural balance point, cholesterol is essential for healthy hormone production and cell membrane structure. This natural balance point is determined by a biochemical relationship between the liver and an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase. The liver creates cholesterol until the HMG-CoA reductase senses the body has enough and thereby, inhibits the production of cholesterol in the liver. For some, this internal regulatory system breaks down, producing an excess amount of cholesterol. For others, bad cholesterol intake via fatty foods can slow down this natural, biofeedback system. Both result in unwanted, elevated cholesterol levels in the blood.
What cholesterol levels are desirable?
In the US, total cholesterol is a measure, in milligrams, of the total amount of cholesterol present per deciliter of blood. For heart-health assessment purposes, total cholesterol levels are defined as:
- Desirable: 200mg/dL
- Borderline-High: 200-239 mg/dL
- High: 240 mg/dL
For every 2 percentage points above 200, your risk for cardiovascular disease increases by 1 percent. So a measurement of 250 points means your risk is 25% higher than average. According to the Center for Disease Control, at least HALF of American adults (99.8 million people) have cholesterol levels above the desired, normal 200 mg/dL level. People in the borderline-high range (estimated 60 million) may have no symptoms at all, yet they may harbor a silent time-bomb waiting to explode into serious heart issues. The most important way to know your status is to get your cholesterol checked regularly.
How can I convert US cholesterol levels to Canadian cholesterol levels?
This website offers a conversion.
