Foresterol
Foresterol™ by Designs for Health contains Reducol®, a phytosterol mixture – not from soy but from non-GMO tall oil from the coniferous pine tree. Reducol has significant LDL cholesterol lowering properties as evidenced by research and years of clinical use, so much that the FDA allows cholesterol lowering claims for plant sterols. Foresterol™ consists mainly of the 4 major phytosterols: beta-sitosterol, campesterol (in the free sterol form, not as sterol esters) and campestanol, sitostanol.
How Does Foresterol™ Lower Cholesterol?
When ingested, phytosterols inhibit absorption of cholesterol, thereby lowering plasma total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Foresterol™ consists mainly of the 4 major phytosterols: beta-sitosterol, campesterol (in the free sterol form, not as sterol esters) and campestanol, sitostanol. It has been shown to inhibit absorption of both dietary and biliary cholesterol from the small intestine, therefore even vegetarians with no dietary cholesterol benefit from Foresterol™.
It is important to know that much of the cholesterol found in serum is derived from intestinal reuptake of cholesterol that has been deposited into the intestine from the liver and gall bladder.
What Is The Source Of Foresterol™?
The phytosterol mixture Foresterol™ is sourced from coniferous trees which are non-genetically modified unlike alternative phytosterol products that are obtained from potentially GMO soybean and/or rapeseed oil seed.
Proven Efficacy Reducol®, the active ingredient in Foresterol™, is so effective at lowering cholesterol that the FDA authorized cholesterol lowering claims with the assertion that it may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Reducol® has also been granted GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status by the FDA.
According to research by de Graaf et al, ingestion of 1.8 g of Reducol® per day (3 Caps of Foresterol) for four weeks in persons with baseline elevations of plasma cholesterol, total cholesterol was reduced by 6.4% and LDL cholesterol was reduced by 10.3%. Levels of plasma HDL cholesterol and triglycerides were not affected.7 Researchers also note although reduction in cholesterol absorption is partially re-compensated by an increase of cholesterol synthesis, this increase is not large enough and consequently, plasma circulation of total and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (bad cholesterol) is reduced.6 In another study, Jones of McGill University notes that sterol supplementation significantly decreased the estimated cholesterol concentrations within small, medium, and large LDL particles by 13.4, 13.5, and 14.4% respectively.4 He quotes, “Plant sterols and exercise favorably alter lipid profiles in a way that protect against future coronary heart disease (CHD).”
Lipotrienols Red Yeast Rice is a powerful combination of natural substances
intended to support normal blood lipid levels and optimize cardiac and
vascular health, including:
- High delta-fraction tocotrienols – shown to have an ability to suppress the activity of HMG-CoA reductase.
- Certified organic red yeast rice extract – rich in monocolins known for their effect on modulating blood lipids.
- Lycopene – shown in studies to reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL)oxidation
- Lecithin - enhances absorption of these fat soluble compounds
Red Yeast Rice
Red yeast rice is the product of yeast (Monascus purpureus) containing
several compounds collectively known as monacolins, substances known to
support normal blood lipid levels. One of these, "monacolin K," is a potent
inhibitor of the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme.
Of great importance - The red yeast rice in Lipotrienols RYR™ is
USDA certified organic and grown in the USA. Designs for Health takes great care to assay our red yeast rice to assure that there are undetectable levels of
citrinin (< 1 ppm), as well as substantial levels of naturally-occurring monocolin
compounds (4 mg per 2 capsule serving).
Tocotrienols (Annatto)
Tocotrienols are naturally occurring sisters of tocopherols in the Vitamin E family. Tocopherols have four isomers namely alpha, beta, gamma and delta. Tocotrienols have the same four isomers. Tocotrienols and tocopherols are considered the most important antioxidants in fats, oils, and cell membranes.
What Is Unique About Designs For Health's Annatto Tocotrienols?
Numerous studies prove that the two most potent forms of tocotrienols are delta and gamma tocotrienol. Annatto Tocotrienols contain 90% delta-tocotrienol and 10% gammatocotrienol. This unique make-up is not found in rice bran or palm oil. Most tocotrienols on the market are derived from rice bran and palm oil.
Tocotrienol plus Tocopherol concentrates, referred to as “tocotrienol-rich fractions” or TRF's, from rice bran or palm oil usually contain 30-50% tocopherols. When TRF's contain more than 20% tocopherol, the cholesterol lowering effect is greatly reduced.[1] The most effective concentrates shown to lower plasma cholesterol and oxidative indicators in numerous human studies were those with LOW tocopherols and HIGH tocotrienols.
OmegAvail™ Ultra TG (formerly Omega Ultra Marine) is a high potency
omega
3 oil, featuring our TruTG™ fish oil in the form found in nature.
The TruTG™ seal, found only with Designs for Health fish oils, ensures:
Unmatched TG potency - Only fish oil blends and concentrates containing
the TruTG™ seal are 90+% triglyceride (TG) bound omega-3 fish oils.
Did you know? All other Omega-3 concentrates claiming triglyceride bound
omega-3 fats are no more than 60% TG.
As found in nature - EPA and DHA are found naturally in fish in the
triglyceride form.
Increased bioavailability - Research shows enhanced bioavailability of
triglyceride bound omega fats over ethyl ester forms.
Great care has been taken in selection of raw materials, and extensive
purification is utilized to guarantee that our OmegAvail™ Ultra TG softgels
are free of contamination by environmental pollutants. OmegAvail™ Ultra TG
softgels are processed without solvents, and are completely free of
chemicals such as hexane. Third party testing also guarantees that it is
free of pesticides, PCBs, dioxin, and heavy metals including mercury.
Pantethine Supreme
This new formula from Designs for Health contains two powerful ingredients known for their energizing abilities and for their ability to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Pantethine is a unique form of the B vitamin, pantothenic acid, needed to make coenzyme A which transports fatty acids to cells. Carnitine also transports fatty acids into the mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, so they can be burned to make energy. In the case of oxygen shortage, fatty acids may not get burned which can result in angina as they accumulate in the heart muscle.
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