Support your healthy lifestyle, and protect your heart health High blood cholesterol is linked to increased risk of Cardiovascular disease (CVD) – one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK. But according to the World Heart Federation, an estimated 80% of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and strokes, is preventable. There are two types of cholesterol: LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, which is directly linked to heart disease, and HDL, otherwise known as “good”, protective cholesterol. Too much of one cholesterol and not enough of the other is the greatest risk factor for heart disease, so it’s important to maintain a desirable ratio of the two through a healthy diet and lifestyle. Preventing cholesterol absorption and plaque build-up in the arteries We developed LoSterol to support – not replace – a healthy lifestyle, as a natural solution. Two key ingredients, Beta-sitosterol and allicin, work together to block the absorption of cholesterol from the diet. Bile is made from cholesterol, and when it has been used for digestion, it is usually reabsorbed and recycled in the body. Preventing the reabsorption of bile means the body has to make fresh bile for each meal, which uses up cholesterol that’s stored in the body. Beta-sitosterol is one of many plant-derived sterol compounds that can reduce blood cholesterol. Its close chemical resemblance to cholesterol enables it to block cholesterol absorption by competitive inhibition. Allicin exists naturally in garlic as a defence mechanism against microbes in the soil, thanks to its ability to inhibit bacteria and fungi reproduction and viral replication. There has been a lot of scientific interest in allicin and cholesterol. Cholesterol can become sticky as the result of a chemical reaction that occurs between LDLs and free radicals. This can form plaque buildup that can narrow or block arteries. There is some interesting research into the role of allicin and cholesterol in the arteries. Case Study New UK research confirms significant cholesterol reductions using only LoSterol In 2003, volunteers from all over the UK were recruited to take part in an open diet-controlled study to see just how efficient LoSterol was at reducing cholesterol naturally. All participants had raised cholesterol and had been advised to try and reduce the levels of this potentially harmful blood fat. All volunteers were asked to either do a self-assessed cholesterol level using a standard cholesterol finger prick test, or to get their local GP to do a fasting cholesterol test. They were then asked to take up to three capsules of a day for 42 days. After the trial period, the volunteers’ cholesterol levels were retested. The graph above shows the results. ALL volunteers recorded a drop in total cholesterol whilst taking between 1 and 3 capsules every day ALL volunteers maintained their diet and exercise levels throughout the study ALL volunteers who had a full fasting cholesterol test showed significant reductions in LDL (bad) cholesterol Several volunteers reported better energy levels while taking LoSterol ALL volunteers found LoSterol easy to take and FREE from side effects
