This all-natural nutraceutical is designed to assist the body in regulating the manufacture and metabolism of cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
Inositol Hexanicotinate is composed of one molecule of the B vitamin, inositol and six molecules of another B vitamin, niacin. Inositol hexanicotinate has several advantages over regular niacin or standard formulations of time released niacin. Regular niacin has a long track record of positively affecting serum lipid levels, but has the negative draw back of causing dermal flushing, “the niacin flush”, in persons taking it. Because of the flush and some itching that may accompany it, regular niacin has had a poor long term individual compliance record. Not to loose the benefits of niacin, researchers came up with the idea of time releasing the niacin for several hours to prevent the flushing reaction. While time releasing was successful the ingredients used (waxes and resins) proved potentially harmful in some individuals. The typical problematic side effect was an elevation of liver enzymes. Well, along came inositol hexanicotinate. This form of niacin has been the perfect solution. In this form, the niacin is slowly released from the inositol over several hours without the need for chemical binders such as waxes or resins. Inositol hexanicotinate gives the individual all the advantages of niacin without the side effects. With inositol hexanicotinate individuals get the benefit of its lipid lowering effects with little or no flushing response.
Guggul Gum Extract refers to the extract of the oleoresin of the mukul myrrh tree. Oral use of Guggul has been shown to improve lipid profiles. In addition to Gugguls lipid lowering benefits, Guggul extracts have been shown to possess antioxidant properties, protecting lipids from oxidation.
Red Yeast Rice Extract is a product of the fermentation of rice with various strains of yeast Monascus purpureus. Red Yeast Rice (RYR) has been shown to promote healthy lipid levels. The monacolins in RYR exhibit HMG-CoA reductase-inhibitory activity. This activity may in part explain the lipid lowering effects of RYR.
Policosanol is derived from sugar cane. Studies have shown it to promote healthy lipid levels.
Warning: Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid this product. Persons with liver dysfunction, gout, renal dysfunction, peptic ulcer disease or gastritis or a known sensitivity to any of the ingredients in this product should avoid this product.
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