Cholesterol is an essential part of every cell structure and is needed for proper brain and nerve function. Cholesterol is a fatty substance and, because blood is mainly water, it has to latch on molecules called lipoproteins to travel around successfully. Low density lipoproteins (LDLs) are the major transporters of cholesterol in the bloodstream and because LDLs encourage the deposit of cholesterol in the arteries it is known as “bad cholesterol”. High density lipoproteins (HDLs) on the other hand are considered to be “good cholesterol” because they carry unneeded cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver, where it is broken down for removal from the body. If everything is functioning as it should, this system remains in balance. Sometimes there is too much cholesterol for the HDLs to pick up promptly, or if there are not enough HDLs to do the job, cholesterol can form plaque that sticks to artery walls and may cause heart disease. In our Cholesterol Combo we have mixed together Red Yeast Rice (200 mg), Garlic (100 mg), Guggul (100 mg), Apple Pectin (75 mg) and Cayenne (50 mg) to help you maintain a good cholesterol level in a natural way.

Red yeast rice is a natural product that supports maintenance of normal cholesterol levels in the body. Red Yeast Rice extract contains various cholesterol lowering compounds known as statins. Statins lowers the cholesterol level and reduces the risk of heart attack. Red Yeast Rice extract taken in supplement form has been found both to reduce overall blood cholesterol levels and to improve the ratio of HDL (“good cholesterol”) to LDL (“bad cholesterol”).

Garlic is very supportive for the circulatory system and to maintain a healthy cholesterol level. It has a high content of sulfur-containing components which improves the balance of good HDL cholesterol to bad LDL cholesterol. Garlic also reduces the formation of plaque in the blood vessels because it has anti-clotting effect. Blood clots are to blame for heart disease and stroke.

Guggul is an ancient herb that grows in Northern India. It has been widely used for over 2,000 years. Guggul is important because it lowers both cholesterol and triglycerides (another type of blood fat). Guggul also works as an antioxidant in the bloodstream.

Apple pectin acts as an antioxidant against the damaging portion of cholesterol in the blood stream. Apple Pectin prevents absorption of cholesterol by binding with and removing fats before they are absorbed in the body, and by helping to reduce blood cholesterol levels by binding fats and heavy metals.

Cayenne enhances the blood flow which helps clean out toxins and bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the extremities of the body. Cayenne is believed to “eat away” the cholesterol in the blood.