Although most people are familiar with LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol), there is a third element to be considered in the overall cholesterol picture, namely triglycerides. When cholesterol levels are checked, triglyceride levels are always also checked to form the total cholesterol level. Cholesterol Pro was formulated to address all three components of cholesterol. The two main ingredients of Cholesterol Pro, Bergamonte Citrus Bergamot Polyphenotic Extract and CardioAid plant sterols, have been clinically proven to help support serum lipid levels stay at healthy levels as well as properly manage blood sugar levels.
Ingredients of Cholesterol Pro :
* Bergamonte Citrus Bergamot Polyphenotic Extract (500mg)
* CardioAid plant sterols (800mg)
* Calcium Carbonate
* Cellulose
* Stearic Acid
* Croscarmellose Sodium
* Silica
* Magnesium Stearate
* Vegetable coating with soy derivative
Cholesterol Pro tablets should be taken twice daily with food for the first thirty days, then once a day afterwards for maintenace purposes.
A 2010 human clinical study, with all participants having a total cholesterol level of 250 and above, reports that Citrus Bergamot Polyphenotic Extract produces an average reduction of 36% in LDL, a HDL increase of up to 40%, along with a decrease of 49% in triglycerides and a 22% reduction in blood sugar levels. The active ingredients resulting in these benefits, such as Naringin, Ponceritin, Melitidine, Neoeriocitrin and Brutelidine also happen to be unique to Citrus Bergamot, a fruit (Citrus Bergamia Risso is the official name) that grows only in a coastal region of Italy.
As for plant sterols, the FDA has allowed that a daily dose of 800mg may reduce the risk of heart disease. Plant sterols travel in the digestive tract and inhibit cholesterol from being absorbed into the blood stream and the FDA has confirmed that plant sterols are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).
Cholesterol Pro has no known side effects and is for adults only. Furthermore, a physician should be consulted if pregnant or nursing, or if you are taking medication such as statins.
